How Does Square Keep Customer Information Safe?

CheKind — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:37:25 GMT

The title of this thread has been edited by a Square Moderator from the original: Credit Card on File

What security measures secures client's stored card?

What technology is used?

What happens if their is a breach?

Who is liable?

Re: Credit Card on File

Sammie_C — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:27:06 GMT

Hi @CheKind, I appreciate you reaching out about this topic. I also wanted to welcome you to the Square Community!

Square takes security and privacy very seriously. All sensitive data is handled using industry-standard encryption, and payment card data is encrypted immediately upon swipe/dip/tap. If there is a breach of information, Square holds primary responsibility for protecting seller information under various regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

For more information on Privacy and Security here Square, please feel free to review these articles that go into further detail if you would like to learn more:

Secure Payments through Square

Privacy and Security

Square Payments - How Square keeps your business protected

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions in the meantime.

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How Does Square Keep Customer Information Safe?

Re: Credit Card on File