Instructions for Taking Credit Card Payments for Ticket Sales with the Square Terminal
Setup
Power On**: Turn on the Square Terminal by pressing the power button located on the side.
Connect to Wi-Fi**:
Tap on the settings icon.
Select "Wi-Fi" and connect to the event's Wi-Fi network.
Sign In:
Open the Square app on the terminal.
Sign in with your Square account credentials.
Processing a Sale
1. **Select Items**:
- On the home screen, tap on the ticket type the customer wants to purchase.
- Confirm the quantity and tap "Add to Sale."
2. **Review Sale**:
- Check the summary to ensure the correct items and amounts are listed.
- Tap "Charge."
Accepting Payments
1. **Swipe, Dip, or Tap**:
- For card swipes, swipe the card on the magnetic stripe reader.
- For chip cards, insert the card into the chip reader.
- For contactless payments (NFC), ask the customer to tap their card or mobile payment device on the terminal.
2. **Confirm Payment**:
- The terminal will process the payment.
- If prompted, the customer can add a tip and sign on the terminal.
Issuing Receipts
1. Print or Email:
- After the payment is processed, select "Print Receipt" or "Send Receipt."
- If emailing, enter the customer's email address.
End of Day
1. Close the Register:
- In the Square app, go to the "Reports" section.
- Tap "Close Register" to end the sales for the day.
2. Power Down:
- Press and hold the power button until the terminal turns off.