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Beanstream (Bambora Canada)
Canadian Payment Gateway
Nordic payment processor (now Worldline) providing card acquiring, POS terminals, and online payment solutions across the Nordics and Europe. Serves businesses of all sizes.
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Square
Retail & Restaurants
An all-in-one commerce platform that combines payment processing with point-of-sale hardware and business management tools. Square is particularly popular with retail stores, restaurants, and service businesses that need integrated solutions for payments, inventory, and staff management. Their hardware ecosystem and free baseline tier make it accessible for small businesses to get started quickly.
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Side-by-side feature breakdown
Interchange-plus pricing
2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online)
2 Available
10 Available
5 Supported
13 Supported
Common Ground
Shared Regions
Shared Features
When to Choose Square
Choose Square if you need features like Instant Payments or Instant Sandbox, or your business operates in Asia or Oceania, or you want a broader feature set. With fees of 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online), it's ideal for businesses focused on retail & restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Beanstream (Bambora Canada) and Square?
Beanstream (Bambora Canada) is best for canadian payment gateway, while Square is best for retail & restaurants. Beanstream (Bambora Canada) charges Interchange-plus pricing and Square charges 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online). They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Beanstream (Bambora Canada) or Square?
Beanstream (Bambora Canada) charges Interchange-plus pricing while Square charges 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online). The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.
Can I use both Beanstream (Bambora Canada) and Square together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Beanstream (Bambora Canada) and Square can complement each other depending on your needs.