Square red flags & complaints

Verified public risk signal level for Square: low (as of June 9, 2026).

Similar to PayPal, there are public reports of account holds affecting some merchants, particularly those in high-risk categories.

Signals on file

What customers criticise (separate from risk signals)

Its international availability is more limited than top competitors, and like PayPal, it has faced criticism for account stability issues for some merchants.

If you’re reconsidering

See alternatives to Square, or read the full Square review.

Source: Top 11 risk-signal review, last checked June 9, 2026. We publish complaints, not compliments. File a new complaint.