Square offers many services, so please be advised that this integration is only available with Square's merchant and gift card services and is a Premium paid* add-on for USA-based customers.
The integration is specifically designed to only work using Ricochet on a Windows or Apple Mac personal computer (PC) or Apple iPad (using the Ricochet POS iPad App).
Visit Square's website to sign up and choose your hardware.
The only device supported for this integration for international customers is the Square Terminal. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Devices compatible with this integration include:
For Windows or Mac PC:
Square Terminal - The PC Choice for Ricochet and the only option for international customers.
For iPad:
NOTE: For international customers the ONLY option that will work is the Square Terminal.
Square Terminal - The only option for international customers.
Square Stand - insert iPad into stand case - no separate readers required
Square Chip Reader - space saver that can be used on or off it's charging port
Square Magstripe Reader - small and simple, Squares' free option
Integration Steps For Windows or Mac PC:
In Ricochet,
Click Preferences
Click Integrations
Click the Square Payments tab with the Premium add-on indicator
Select Monthly or Yearly payment plan
Follow the pop up prompts to complete payment
Click Authorize
Prompted to log into Square, sign in and proceed to 'Allow' integration w/ Ricochet
*NOTE: Your Square login process may require 2-Factor Authorization - complete as instructed through your login.
When rerouted back to Ricochet,
Click Add Terminal
Give it a name
*NOTE: If you have more than one location set in Square, select the Square Location that your transactions will go to.
A 6 digit code will present itself and a spinner will appear signaling the connection attempt to the terminal
On the Square Terminal do NOT use the user name and password credentials, there will be an option for you to select "use code", enter the 6 digit code as shown in Ricochet.
Integration Steps For iPad:
On iPad,
Open the Ricochet POS app
Slide out left hand menu
Tap on Preferences
Tap Integrations
Tap the Square Payments tab with the Premium add-on indicator
Select Monthly or Yearly payment plan
Follow the pop up prompts to complete payment
Tap Authorize
Prompted to log into Square, sign in and proceed to 'Allow' integration w/ Ricochet
*NOTE: Your Square login process may require 2-Factor Authorization - complete as instructed through your login.
When rerouted back to Ricochet,
Slide out left hand menu
Tap Preferences
Tap Mobile
Select to Authorize Square SDK
Select the primary device you will be using: Chip Reader, Magstripe or Stand
*NOTE: If you use the Magstripe along side either the Chip Reader or Stand you want to select the Reader or Stand as your primary and the Magstripe will continue to work when plugged in.
Slide out left hand menu
Tap POS
For Stand or Mag Strip, test a transaction
*Chip Reader Additional Steps*
If on Chip Reader, you should be prompted to 'Connect a Reader', follow the steps below before you can test a transaction:
Tap 'Connect a Reader'
Press the button on your Chip Reader for 3-10 seconds until 4 dots light up orange
Once all 4 dots light up orange, release the button
Place the reader next to your iPad to pair
Once paired, test a transaction
*Square processing for USA-based customers is a Premium paid add-on, and rates are subject to change at any time. Contact us to learn more.