This material has been prepared for informational purposes only.
In light of the current national restrictions and announcements about the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, I wanted to share information and resources for business owners across the UK in general. I'm also including information about how to accept contactless payments and how to take payments online with Square.
If you'd like to add anything or share any info please do so in the comments below!
Staying Informed
For the latest updates from the UK government, visit the COVID-19 government resources and COVID-19 local restriction tiers: what you need to know.
For information about how Square is supporting business owners visit: Support and Response Resources
How to apply for funding
During the national lockdown and periods of local restrictions, eligible businesses can avail of the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) and the Additional Restriction Grant (ARG).
Where local authorities have been subject to Local COVID Alert High and / or Local COVID Alert Level Very High Restrictions, business owners can also apply for Local Restrictions Support Grant.
For more information and how to apply visit COVID-19: Business support (GOV.UK)
Accept payments in-person with Square
Review this article with details about Products To Help You Take Payments During COVID-19 including best practices when accepting contactless payment methods with the Square Reader or Square Terminal and information about supported accessories.
Visit the Town Square blog to read 5 Ways Retailers Can Help Front- Line Employees Work Safely. Questions? Let us know!
Accept payments online with Square
Here’s how to continue to accept payments even If you’re connecting with your customers online:
Square Invoices You can use the Square Invoices app or you can send Invoices online from your online Square Dashboard. You can send an invoice to your customer via email or you can text it to them. Your customer then pays the invoice online.
Checkout links Create a checkout link to sell an item online without creating an eCommerce site. Share a link with your customer and they can complete their order online.
Virtual Terminal Accept payments over the phone by ringing up a sale from your online Square Dashboard. Click Virtual Terminal to get started.
Square Online If you are ready to take your business online visit our Support Centre to build your eCommerce site today. These articles will help you to get started:
Square Gift Cards and eGift cards Create a free eGift Card site so your customers can purchase Square eGift Cards to support your business. Physical Square Gift Cards are also available but keep in mind it can take up to 7 days for Gift Cards to arrive depending on the production time you select when ordering.
For details about Square’s payment processing fees check out this article: Learn About Square's Fees.
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Community Engagement Program Manager, Square
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