Square

Square, part of Block, Inc., is a prominent American technology and financial services company founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey. It began with the invention of the first mobile card reader, allowing small businesses and solo entrepreneurs to accept credit card payments easily and affordably.

Square's main offering is its payment processing platform, which enables merchants to securely accept card payments through mobile devices and dedicated hardware. The company serves over four million sellers across eight countries, processing billions of transactions and hundreds of billions of dollars annually. In addition to payment processing, Square provides a variety of products and services, including Point of Sale systems, business loans through Square Capital, payroll services, customer engagement tools, e-commerce solutions, and the Cash App for peer-to-peer payments.

Square's platform supports a diverse range of businesses, from small entrepreneurs to large chains, helping them manage operations, communicate with customers, and thrive in a digital economy.