Square Announces 2nd Generation "Square Register"

Square, Inc. (Headquarters: Block, Inc., USA, Head of Block: Jack Dorsey, hereinafter "Square") announces the start of sales in Japan on March 31st for the second-generation model of its fully integrated all-in-one POS register for stores, the "Square Register".

The "Square Register," launched in Japan in 2024, has been adopted primarily by restaurants and retail stores as a professional POS system integrating dual screens for staff and customers.

The newly announced second-generation "Square Register" significantly enhances hardware performance and durability, leveraging insights gained from the first-generation model. Equipped with a high-performance processor, expanded memory, and an enhanced Wi-Fi antenna, it achieves processing speeds up to 40% faster for app launches, order entry, payment processing, and screen transitions. This provides a smooth checkout experience even during peak times, reducing staff operational stress and shortening checkout wait times by offering faster use and a more intuitive UI (User Interface) during busy lunch, morning, or weekend periods. It also enables efficient store operations even with limited staff.

Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates with "Square Handheld," enabling centralized management from table orders to counter payments and automatic transmission of kitchen slips. This helps maintain turnover rates even with a small staff, reducing order errors and maximizing sales opportunities.

Additionally, it features dust and drip resistance (IP54), allowing for safe use even in restaurant environments prone to water splashes and dust. The card insertion slot structure has also been reinforced, designed to withstand everyday wear and tear and impacts.

Last year in the US, 62% of restaurant merchants with annual GPV (Gross Payment Volume) of over $500,000 utilized the Square Register. In Japan, while based on global standards, the functionality also supports domestic payment methods. Through this second-generation "Square Register," Square plans to expand its adoption, particularly among restaurants that experience order concentration during peak hours.

Moving forward, Square aims to continue listening to the needs of store operations and transforming store management efficiently through the power of technology.

■Thomas Templeton, Head of Block Hardware Division:

"Compared to when the Square Register was first released, the role required of a POS system has greatly expanded. Today, it handles a wide range of tasks beyond just payments, including online order management, inventory control, and kitchen integration, all from a single unit. The second-generation Square Register was designed based on feedback from on-site business operators. By combining a more robust design, improved processing performance, and software optimized for modern commerce, it powerfully supports the increasingly busy operations of stores."

Square Register (2nd Generation) Product Overview

Product Name: Square Register (2nd Generation)

Release Date: March 31st

Price: From ¥99,980 (tax included), Official Website: http://squareup.com/hardware/register

■About Square

Square began 17 years ago in the US with a single invention: the mobile card reader. That small white card reader transformed the financial system and inspired businesses of all sizes to explore new possibilities.

Today, Square has evolved beyond just payments into a business platform that drives commerce. Offering tools to remove friction from commerce, from POS registers, cloud invoicing, appointment scheduling, to funding, it supports various industries including food service, retail, and beauty. It supports all kinds of businesses in 8 countries, including Japan, from those honing their craft to those embarking on new challenges.

Square believes that each accumulated moment it creates becomes new energy for business owners. When people engaged in commerce can move more freely, new possibilities expand for businesses, people, and communities, and Square will continue to support the realization of this.

For more information, please visit squareup.com.