--- description: Review of Square Payment Links Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Square Payment Links | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/4526/online-payment/software) > [Square Payment Links](/software/374151/square-online-checkout) # Square Payment Links Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/374151/square-online-checkout Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/374151/square-online-checkout?page=2) > Square Online Checkout is a payment processing solution that helps fitness institutes, professional services, and other organizations manage pre-payments, billing, subscriptions, and donations from within a unified platform. It allows staff members to create and insert QR codes across mailers, signs, and flyers to facilitate remote and contactless payments. Square Online Checkout enables organizations to build white-labeled checkout pages with brand names, images, subscription offers, and custom prices. It enables employees to create and embed buy buttons across social media platforms, emails, text, and business websites. Additionally, staff members can accept recurring payments on a monthly, weekly, bi-annual, annual, or quarterly basis. Square Online Checkout enables staff members to accept payments via credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. It is available on a per-transaction basis and support is extended via documentation, email, phone, and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 15 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 15 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Square - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: You only pay 3.3% + 30¢ per transaction. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Data Security - Debit/Credit Card Processing - In-Person Payments - Mobile Payments - Multiple Payment Options - Online Payments - PCI Compliance - Payment Fraud Prevention - Payment Links - Recurring/Subscription Billing - Reporting/Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4526/online-payment/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Plus some clients prefer a multi-payment option that is convenient to their payment schedule/preference. > > **Cons**: Catching up to other companies in terms of customer support and international pay options. I prefer to have a direct billing to my bank because the fees structure are not favorable in terms of reducing transactions and overall percentage. > > I have been able to streamline a few things for business operations. Also build business financing options. ----- ### "Love square payment links\!" — 5.0/5 > **Erin** | *17 April 2026* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Square payment links make it so easy and convenient for me to send payment requests to my clients. Helps me to get more income without requiring me to have an online storefront - which is my preference for my business right now. Such an easy way to accept credit card payments from your clients. > > **Cons**: Payment links could be easier to send by taking out 1 step at the end for texting them - adding that option in 1 step earlier would be helpful\! > > Overall I’m very happy with payment links and feel like they add to my income. My clients also find them very easy to use and appreciate the fact that it is a safe and secure option for making remote payments. ----- ### "Square Payment Links Sometimes Stinks" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *9 March 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked that it was fairly easy to create a link, the interface was simplistic, not overwhelming, and payments felt secure while using the app. > > **Cons**: I suffered a few chargebacks and had shied away from using the app at times when the processing fee wasn't worth the time and effort I invested in the app. > > Overall, my experience has been mostly positive, especially with security of transactions, though there's a few nitpicky setbacks that can make the app on occasion feel unappealing. ----- ### "Amazing for Freelancers" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 March 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Square is extremely easy to get into as a small business owner. Not only are the fees very competitive, but the ease for clients to make online payment as well as in-person payments is hard to beat. > > **Cons**: Stripe kind of paywalls better fees, which I understand, but it is pretty discouraging for people like me to use various payment methods. > > Honestly, payment links are extremely simple and quick. It took me minutes to create my links, it was very easy to continue using, and adjust on the fly. ----- ### "Trusted Name and Easy to Use" — 4.0/5 > **Kaitlyn** | *26 March 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how quick and simple it is to create a payment link and share it by email or on a website with no extra setup required. It’s convenient for collecting payments by credit card for events, donations, or invoices, and customers don’t need an account to pay and are already familiar with. The ability to customize amounts, track payments, and have everything automatically recorded in Square also makes managing transactions very easy. > > **Cons**: Customization is somewhat limited, especially for branding and formatting the payment page. It can also be harder to manage multiple links at once, and there aren’t as many built-in options for complex registrations or detailed attendee information. Transaction fees can add up, and reporting tied specifically to individual links can feel a bit basic. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. It’s a straightforward and efficient way to collect payments quickly, and feels secure with a trusted name. Setup is fast, sharing links is easy, and payments are tracked automatically. While it has some limitations with customization and advanced features, it works well for basic payment needs and saves a lot of time and is easy for myself and staff to use ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/374151/square-online-checkout?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/374151/square-online-checkout) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data