Activate Square Card Login : Activate from your online Square Dashboard
Once your physical Square Debit Card arrives, you can activate it directly from your Square Point of Sale Point of Sale app, Square Dashboard app, or online Square Dashboard.
Activate from the Square Point of Sale app
- Go to More > Balance > Square Card.
- Tap Activate physical card and enter the confirmation code sent to the email address associated with your Square account.
- Once your account has been verified, either connect your reader and swipe your Square Debit Card, or enter your card details manually.
Activate from your online Square Dashboard
- Go to the Balance section of your online Square Dashboard.
- Select one of your locations under Locations.
- Select the gear icon > select Square Checking.
- Click on Activate physical card.
- Enter the confirmation code sent to the email address associated with your Square account.
- Once your account has been verified, enter your Square Debit Card CVV and expiration date.
Activate from the Square Dashboard app
- From your app, tap Banking and select your Square Checking account from Locations.
- Tap Activate physical card and enter the confirmation code sent to the email address associated with your Square account.
- Once your account is verified, connect your Square Reader and swipe your Square Debit Card or enter your card details manually.
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Activate with a QR code
Your new Square Debit Card will come mailed in an envelope that contains a unique QR code. To activate your card with the QR code:
- Open the envelope containing your Square Debit Card and scan the QR code with the camera on your mobile device.
- Select the link that appears and follow the steps to provide your card details.
- You’ll receive a unique activation code on your device. Enter the activation code in the notification that appears on your screen.
Once you complete these steps, your physical Square Debit Card will be instantly activated.
How do I get a Square Debit Card?
You will automatically receive a Square Debit Card, when you open a Square Checking account.
To open a Square Checking account, visit the Balance section of your online Dashboard or Square app. Keep in mind that Square Debit Card is associated with only one location.
Can I use Square Debit Card at an ATM?
Square Debit Card can be used at any ATM that accepts Mastercard® debit cards. The maximum amount which can be withdrawn at an ATM is $500-$3,000 per transaction, $1,000-$3,000 per day, $1,000-$7,000 per week, and $2,000-$10,000 per month.
Note: Square does not charge you any ATM fees, but ATM providers may charge you a fee when you make withdrawals.
Withdrawal & Spending Limits
The maximum you can spend using a Square Debit Card is
- $10,000 per transaction
- $25,000 per day
- $50,000 per week
- $150,000 per month.
Note: Daily limits reset at 5:01 p.m. PST (12:01am UTC), weekly limits reset on Sunday at 5:01 p.m. PST (12:01am UTC), and monthly limits reset at 5:01 p.m. (12:01am UTC) on the last day of each month.
If you’re using your Square Debit Card to withdraw cash, the maximum amount you can withdraw at an ATM is:
- $500 – $3,000 per transaction
- $1,000 – $3,000 per day
- $1,000 – $7,000 per week
- $2,000 – $10,000 per month
How do I deactivate my Square Debit Card?
You can deactivate your Square Debit Card right from the Square app. To do so:
- Open your app and go to Balance > Checking.
- Tap Get help with Checking and select from the options listed.
In case you need to, you can order a new card by selecting I lost my card, My card was stolen, or I never received my card.
You can update your notification preferences or unlock your card from the Balance section of your online Square Dashboard or the Square app at any time. Unlocking your card via SMS isn’t currently available.
