How To Transfer Money From Square To Bank Account

Square is definitely one of the payment options every business would love to use.

In a nutshell, Square is a fintech company that combines in-person and online payment processing with a full suite of mobile, retail and online sales and business management tools in just a single package.

Over the years, Square offered individuals, small and some medium businesses a more convenient way to sell their products and easily manage their day-to-day operations.

If you've been using Square for managing an online store and processing payment, you may have wondered how to withdraw funds from the platform.

Thankfully, Square lets you withdraw money to a bank account in many different ways—the process is very easy and straightforward.

To help you out, we've compiled the different options you can use to transfer money from Square to bank account.

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What is Square?

Square now known as Block Inc., is a mobile payment company that provides a suite of business software, POS systems, payment equipment, and small business services.

Unlike most payment processors, Square is open to businesses of all sizes and provides the most comprehensive free point-of-sale system available.

Square's payment and point-of-sale app has been downloaded over 33 million times, with over 2 million active vendors.

How Does Square Work?

Square starts by accepting credit cards, contactless payments, and ACH transfers at a low flat fee.

Then, within its ecosystem, it offers a variety of products that work together to form a complete small business management solution.

Square continues to expand its small business offerings, from software updates to new systems (such as a kitchen display system) and, most recently, banking services.

Can You Transfer Money From Square To Bank Account?

Yes, you can transfer money from Square to bank account.

Square offers four different ways to transfer funds to your bank account, which include;

1. Standard next-business-day transfer.
2. Instant transfer.
3. Same-day transfer.
4. Manual transfer.

The table below shows each transfer option together with the requirements and the time it takes to send funds from Square to your bank account.

Square to Bank Account Transfer Options

Transfer Option	Requirements	Transfer Time
Standard next-business-day transfer	Bank account	36 hours or 1-2 business days
Instant transfer	Bank account, US debit card and at least $25 + $1.75 processing fees in Square balance	Instantly or almost instantly
Same-day transfer	Bank account or US debit card, minimum balance of $1 + $1.75 transfer fees.	Same day (close of day) or 15 minutes routinely
Manual transfer	Bank account	As per your choosing.

How To Transfer Money From Square To Bank Account

As earlier mentioned, you can transfer money from Square to bank account in four different ways.

Let's see how you can transfer the funds through each of Square's transfer options.

1. Standard next-business-day Transfer

Square's standard next-business-day transfer is one of the most popular transfer options people use to transfer money from Square to a bank account.

The process is very easy. All you'll need to do is link a bank account to your Square Point Of Sale (POS) account then let Square do the rest. They'll transfer the funds as per their standard transfer schedule.

Funds transferred through the standard next-business-day transfer option usually take 36 or 1-2 business day to reflect in bank accounts.

This transfer option equally ideal for businesses with unique hours, as it allows you to set the time you'd like transactions grouped for daily transfer through close of day time customization.

With Square's next business day schedule and a customized close of day:

• If you choose a close of day time after 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (or your time zone's equivalent), your transfer will be delayed one business day and you should receive your transfer two business days later (weekends and holidays excluded).

For your convenience, here's a table showing the different standard next-business-day transfer timelines.

Transaction Date	Transfer Initiated	Transfer Completed*
Sunday 5 p.m. PT to Monday 5 p.m. PT	Monday 8 p.m. PT	Tuesday morning
Monday 5 p.m. PT to Tuesday 5 p.m. PT	Tuesday 8 p.m. PT	Wednesday morning
Tuesday 5 p.m. PT to Wednesday 5 p.m. PT	Wednesday 8 p.m. PT	Thursday morning
Wednesday 5 p.m. PT to Thursday 5 p.m. PT	Thursday 8 p.m. PT	Friday morning
Thursday 5 p.m PT to Friday 5 p.m. PT	Sunday 8 p.m. PT	Monday morning
Friday 5 p.m. PT to Sunday 5 p.m. PT	Sunday 8 p.m. PT	Monday morning

2. Instant Transfer

If you'd rather prefer to receive your funds instantly, then Square's instant transfer option is the to-go option for you.

All you'll need to do is link a bank account and US debit card to your account and start transferring funds from Square to your bank account 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Setting up instant transfer on Square is very easy and straightforward.

To do so:

1. Open the Square app on your phone.
2. From the navigation menu, tap ≡ More.
3. Navigate to Settings > Account > Transfers.
4. Enter required debit card information.
5. Tap "Link."
6. Verify your bank account via the email sent to the address associated with your Square account.

You can also set up instant transfers from Square's online Dashboard.

To do so:

1. Go to Balance on youronline Square Dashboard.
2. If you have an eligible pending transfer, tap "Transfer Now" and enter and save your debit card information.
3. Click on the reporting location, then click on the cog icon.
4. Go to Transfer settings.
5. Tap the "Add a bank" option under "Instant Transfers."
6. Enter and save your account information.

After linking your debit card to your Square account, you can now transfer funds instantly.

To do so:

1. Open the Square app.
2. Navigate to Transactions > Instantly Transfer.
3. You'll see an in-app transfer confirmation and receive a confirmation email.

Once initiated, the funds will arrive instantly or almost instantly in your bank account.

However, you'll need to hold a minimum of $25 + 1.75% transfer fees in your Square balance to instantly transfer money from Square.

It is also worth nothing that the maximum amount you can transfer through the instant transfer option is $2,000.

Important: Square does not support instant transfer to all banks. Here are the supported bank accounts with instant transfer.

• Bank of America
• Citizens Bank
• Chase
• Huntington Bank
• PNC Bank
• Regions
• SunTrust
• TD Bank

3. Same-day Transfer

Same-day transfers are similar to instant transfers.

The Same-day transfer option lets you transfer up to $10,000 per transfer instantly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

However, you'll need to hold a minimum of $1 + 1.75% transfer fees in your Square balance.

While same-day transfer might be similar to instant transfer, this one lets you transfer the funds to either your linked bank account or debit card.

4. Manual Transfer

Square's manual transfer lets you choose when you want to transfer money from the platform to your linked bank account.

Funds transferred through the manual transfer option usually reflect in bank accounts the next business day.

Manual transfers are usually fee-free—which means you can transfer money through this option to your linked bank account at no additional costs.

You can initiate a manual transfer from Square to your linked bank account through the Square app or the online dashboard.

To initiate a manual transfer from the Square app:

1. Open your Square app on a mobile device or iPad.
2. Select "More" and then "Balance."
3. Tap "Transfer out."

To initiate a manual transfer from the Square's online dashboard:

1. Log in to your online Square Dashboard
2. Navigate to the "Balance" tab.
3. Select one of your locations under the "Locations" section.
4. Click "Transfer out."

Also Read: How To Transfer Money From Square To Cash App

How Long Does It Take To Transfer Money From Square To Bank Account?

The time it takes to transfer money from Square to bank account depends on the transfer speed you choosed.

If you selected the next-business-day transfer the funds transferred will be available in your bank account within 36 hours or 1-2 business days.

If you selected the instant transfer or same-day transfer option, the funds transferred will be available in your bank account instantly or almost instantly.

How Long Does Square Instant Transfer Take?

Square instant transfer as the name suggest are instant and it should not take more than a few minutes to arrive your bank account unless there's an issue that might delay the transfer.

Does Square Transfer Money Automatically?

Yes, Square does transfer money automatically to your linked bank account.

This is done through it's next-business-day transfer option, where you'll need to activate a Square Point of Sale account and link a bank account. After that, Square will automatically transfer money to your linked bank account.

What Banks Work With Square?

Square lets you link any US bank account to your Square account. However, only of a few of these banks support instant transfers from Square, which include:

1. Bank of America.
2. Citizens Bank.
3. JP Morgan Chase.
4. Huntington National.
5. PNC Bank.
6. Regions.
7. SunTrust.
8. TD Bank.

Can Square Take Money Out Of My Bank Account?

Yes, Square can take money out of your bank account if:

• You process a refund.
• A cardholder disputes a payment by issuing a chargeback.
• To charge you for a paid service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I put money from Square to my bank account?

It is very easy to transfer money from Square to your bank account. To do so, Open your Square app, navigate to Balance, and tap Transfer to Bank. Enter the amount you want to transfer. Choose a transfer speed. You can use next-business-day transfer or instant transfer. Confirm your transfer.

Does Square go directly to bank account?

Yes, money transferred from Square goes directly into your bank account. However, how long it may take depends on the transfer speed you choose.

Why can't i transfer money from Square to my bank account?

If you can't transfer money from Square to your bank account, check to see if you've linked your bank account properly and that it has been verified.

Final Thoughts

Square is a mobile payment company that provides a suite of business software, POS systems, payment equipment, and small business services.

Unlike most payment processors, Square is open to businesses of all sizes and provides the most comprehensive free point-of-sale system available.

Square lets its users transfer money to their bank accounts in different ways on a variety of schedules. You can either transfer money from Square to bank account instantly or manually.

This article compiles the steps required to complete the transfer without hassle.

References:
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/what-is-square/
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5438-next-business-day-deposit-schedule
https://squareup.com/help/gb/en/article/3807-deposit-options-with-square
https://squareup.com/help/gb/en/article/5439-customize-your-close-of-day
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5405-set-up-and-manage-instant-deposits
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6283-instant-deposit-unavailable-troubleshooting