Head-to-head
Clover vs Square
Card-present rates and contract terms compared at typical UK hospitality volumes.
Card-present rate at typical volumes
| Monthly volume | Clover | Square |
|---|---|---|
| £5,000 | Quote | 1.75% |
| £15,000 | Quote | 1.75% |
| £30,000 | Quote | 1.75% |
| £60,000 | Quote | 1.75% |
Clover
Hospitality-focused POS + payments bundle from Fiserv — strong on table service
- Contract
- 36 months
- Settlement
- Next day
- Service fee
- None
Square
Card reader plus a free POS — popular with cafés and casual restaurants
- Contract
- Month-to-month
- Settlement
- Next day
- Service fee
- None