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Can open a square account without social security number?

crazyssh — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:34:37 GMT

I have a TIN from the IRS, do not have a SSN YET, what can I do?

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

niceandsochic — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:06:14 GMT

Hello, I have the same problem. My company is legal and I have a tax ID number..

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

EJ_ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:02:50 GMT

Hi there!

If you do not have an Social Security Number yet, but have been issued an Individual Tax Identification Number, you can use that to sign up for Square.

Aside from that specific situation, there isn’t a way to create a Square account without providing a valid SSN.

For security purposes, both banking industry regulations and federal law require Square to ask for the Social Security Number, date of birth, and full name for each of our customers.

Even if you plan on using our services primarily for a business, we need this information to confirm that you’re either a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

rdolmat — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:08:44 GMT

ITIN doesn't work.

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

puka — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:40:29 GMT

Hey @rdolmat - If you're having issues signing up with an TIN, please reach out to our Support team directly who can help you look into this. Because the Community is a public forum, we won't discuss account specifics here for everyone's privacy.

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

JuztDanskii12 — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:03:52 GMT

Why does Square Require My SSN?

Re: Can open a square account without social security number?

Valentina — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:21:17 GMT

We are required by banking industry regulations and federal law to ask for the Social Security number, date of birth, and full name for each of our primary account holders. The only alternative to providing a SSN is a valid ITIN. There is no way to create a Square account without this information, @JuztDanskii12.

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