thread Can I remove SQ* from statement descriptor? in Payments Troubleshooting

Can I remove SQ* from statement descriptor?

Matt12 — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:53:50 GMT

Currently my statement descriptor displays as SQ *BUSINESSNAME

Is there any way to make this show just BUSINESSNAME (without the SQ *).

I like everything about Square besides this as I feel like it removes from the ‘professional feel’ of my business.

Re: Can I remove SQ* from statement descriptor?

tranguyen — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:54:36 GMT

Hi @Matt12, thank you for your post!

Unfortunately it isn't possible to remove the SQ* from the statement description. It's there to help distinguish that the payment was processed through Square and not other processor, in case the customer or the bank ever need to reach out as well.