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Square is great for some businesses, but it’s not right for everyone. Many merchants and entrepreneurs need what Square can’t provide: better pricing at high volumes, better account stability, or an even more robust feature set. Check out these Square competitors to find a solution that works for your business!

A mobile POS system can be a game-changer for a business, regardless of the industry. Here are six great mobile systems for restaurants, retailers, service businesses, and more!

A free credit card swiper can be tempting for small businesses, but some are better than others. Check out our rundown of the best free card readers.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to accept credit card payments on your phone or perhaps your tablet as well. So where do you start, and how do you decide which software/payment processor to choose? I’m here to help you figure out if mobile processing is right for you (spoiler alert, it probably is), and which features are the most important.

Tired of telling customers, “Sorry, cash only”? With a credit card reader, you can take payments almost anywhere, access customers who only carry cards, and even get paid faster. Check out the best mobile card readers for small businesses.

Square’s reader comes free when you sign up for Square point of sale only accepts magstripe payments, while Square contactless and chip reader takes chip and contactless payments and can also accept Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Need a credit card reader for your iPhone or iPad? Check out our guide to the best card swipers — and the best credit card processing apps — for iOS users, including pricing and key features.

PayPal Credit is a line of credit issued by Synchrony Bank. Approved PayPal users can use this virtual line of credit which functions similarly to a credit card, letting you pay for online purchases in installments rather than upfront in full. Wondering if you should sign up for PayPal Credit? Learn what you need to know about its terms, fees, and how it works here.

Same-day deposits are nearly identical to Square’s Instant Transfer feature. It comes with the same notice that some may have limits, and you may start out with a smaller transfer amount per day and work your way up.

It sometimes feels like Apple dominates the field when it comes to the availability of credit card reader apps. Happily, it seems that many companies are starting to understand the importance of accepting Android.