📱 Payments

Take in-person payments with Square POS

Deep-link integration launches the Square POS app with the amount pre-filled. When the transaction completes, the payment is automatically recorded in Riddlio — no manual entry.

Seamless iPad POS integration

When a customer pays in person, Riddlio launches the Square Point of Sale app on your iPad with the booking amount pre-filled. After the customer taps their card, Square returns the payment result to Riddlio automatically — no manual entry, no errors.

  • Deep-link launch of Square POS app with amount pre-filled
  • Automatic payment recording when transaction completes
  • Supports all Square-supported card types
  • Works with Square Reader, Square Stand, and Square Terminal

Deposit collection and balance payments

Customers pay a deposit online via Stripe, then pay the balance in person via Square POS. Riddlio tracks both payments against the same booking — you always know the full payment status at a glance.

  • Online deposit via Stripe, in-person balance via Square
  • Full payment tracking per booking
  • Automatic balance calculation
  • Mixed payment methods supported

FAQ

Common questions about Square POS

Do I need a Square account? +
Yes. You need a Square account and the Square Point of Sale app installed on your iPad. Square processes the in-person payment — Riddlio records it automatically when the transaction completes.
How does the deep-link integration work? +
When you tap "Take Payment" in Riddlio, it launches the Square POS app with the amount pre-filled. The customer taps their card on the Square reader. When the transaction completes, Square returns to Riddlio and the payment is recorded automatically.
Can I use Square for both deposit and balance? +
Yes. You can configure bookings to take the full payment in person via Square, or take a deposit online via Stripe and the balance in person via Square. Riddlio tracks all payments against the same booking.

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