Square Alternatives: Why UK Businesses Are Switching to Flint
Is Square really affordable?
Square markets itself as low-cost, but the reality is more complicated. Once you factor in transaction fees on every sale, optional add-ons, and higher rates for in-person payments, the costs add up — especially for high-volume UK businesses.
Flint is different. Our core POS is simple and transparent, with no hidden transaction fees on your POS software.
What UK businesses are paying with Square
- 1.75% per in-person transaction (no cap)
- Monthly fees for advanced reporting, team management, and loyalty
- Hardware costs for their proprietary terminals
For a café turning over £15,000/month in card sales, that's £262 per month just in Square transaction fees — over £3,100 per year.
Why Flint is the best Square alternative
1. Simple, transparent pricing
Flint's POS is built to be affordable and transparent. Sell products, manage tables and tabs, and get detailed reports without hidden costs.
2. No payment tie-in
Unlike Square, Flint doesn't force you to use our payment processing. You keep the payment provider you trust — or switch to Flint Payments when you're ready.
3. Works on any Android tablet
No proprietary hardware. Download the Flint app on any Android tablet and you're up and running in minutes.
4. Detailed reporting built in
End-of-day reports, top sellers, hourly breakdowns, and staff performance are all included — things Square charges extra for.
How to switch from Square to Flint
- Sign up at flint.co.uk
- Import your products via CSV or add them manually
- Download the Android app on your existing tablet
- Go live — your data syncs instantly to the cloud
Most businesses are fully switched in under an hour.
The bottom line
If you're paying Square monthly fees and want to stop, Flint is the obvious alternative. Simple pricing, no payment contract, no proprietary hardware.
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