Using Square Reader without item inventory?

[u3astudent]

Hi, I belong to an art group, and we have exhibitions of members work 2 or 3 times a year. The works entered are always different, and by different artists. Currently, we have a paper sales and inventory system, which needs re-doing for each exhibition. We hire an EFTPOS machine from the bank for card payments.

My question is - is it possible for the group to buy a Square Reader (and a phone to pair it to), and simply use these in place of hiring the EFTPOS? As the inventory changes, and many members are not very technical - could we stick with the current paper system, and just use the Square for taking card payments instead? 

[Seamus · Accepted solution]

Hey @u3astudent,

Yep, you can definitely do this, just stick to using the pin pad to enter custom amounts.

You can also customise your checkout screen by toggling and reordering what payment types are available at checkout.

1. Select the menu icon in the navigation bar.
2. Tap Settings > Payment Types.
3. To rearrange, drag and drop by tapping on the three horizontal lines next to the Payment Type name.
4. Tap the toggle button on the right of the Payment Type to add or remove it from your checkout screen.
5. Use the Preview button at the top of the screen to preview your new checkout screen.

Hope this helps!

[u3astudent]

Excellent. Thanks for this.