Square - Point of Sale (POS)

Square - Point of Sale (POS)

What is Square?
Square is a mobile point of sale device, which allows a Formation to accept card payments anywhere.

It is only recently that Square has supported Associations such as Scouts Qld.


Why would I want to use Square?
Square allows you to process payments for your local fundraising events without the need to rely upon cash e.g. Bunnings BBQ’s.

How much does it cost?
There is no fixed monthly cost, but there are transaction costs. Please refer the link below explaining the costs and other Square Frequently asked questions:

Sign up with an Incorporated Association Entity | Square Support Center - AU (squareup.com)

You can purchase the Square device from several retailers for a relatively low cost.

How do we set up for the Formation?
When you are signing up for Square you will need to use the Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc ABN 67 019 153 391.

Have these items ready before applying for a Square account.

  1. Copy of minutes of the Group Support Executive Committee meeting approving the establishment of the Square account for the Formation and showing the names of the Formation Executive Support Committee which comprises the Chair, Group Leader, Treasurer and Secretary. (Refer QBSI 1.6.10)
  2. Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (which can be downloaded below)
  3. The Incorporation Number is IA17583
  4. Personal details of the account holder’s identity and relevant documents to verify their identity such as driver’s licence, passport or Medicare card.  
  5. You will need to verify identities of the Group Support Executive Committee members such as full name, date of birth and current residential address.  Please ensure you have the individual’s consent prior to providing this information.

Email addresses

Please ensure you use the Group Support Executive Committee members’ @scoutsqld.com.au email address to allow the Formation to regularly update Square for change of Group Support Executive Committee Members

Feedback

We welcome feedback and suggestions on how this Fact Sheet has assisted you and any suggestions for improvement.  

Please contact us by emailing financehelpdesk@scoutsqld.com.au 



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