We use the Square system to take payments for food, drinks and tickets using:
- Card (preferred)
- Cash
- Payment links
To use one of the systems you will need:
- Access codes:
- The 6 digit PIN code to access the iPad
- The 4 digit PIN code to access the Square application on the iPad
- Please email sales@beechvillage.org.uk for this
- To ensure the iPad and card reader are charged
- Or alternativlely, you can set up your own device or web browser to take payments
- Please email sales@beechvillage.org.uk for help on setting this up
How to use the Square app:
- Turn on the iPad
- Enter the 6 digit PIN code for the iPad,
- Check you are in the Square app, if not select the Square app from the menu

- Your will need to enter the 4 digit PIN code for the Square app
- Check you are on the correct menu for the event:
- The menu name is in the top left of the screen
- There is a book icon you can press to select different menus on the top right of the menu.
- Navigate the screen to select the items you wish to add to the ‘shopping cart’
- You can select an item multiple times or update the quantity from the shopping cart.
- Select pay
- The application defaults to card payment and the card reader will show a green light
- If you override to cash and you are handling food a you MUST wash your hands after handling money
- The card reader does not display the amount, you can show the customer the iPAd display if asked.
- The customer can tap or insert their card or phone
- Sometimes customers are required to insert their card and enter their PIN
- You will need to present the iPad screen to enable their PIN entry
- Once payment is confirmed you will be given the option to email a receipt to the customer, to do this you/they will need to enter an email address
- The application defaults to card payment and the card reader will show a green light
Square problems
| Check reader is powered on and has charge | Power button next to charging port Plug into charger |
| Check reader is connected to Square application | From Square app on iPad: Click ‘More’ at bttom right of screen Sellect ‘Settings’ Select ‘Hardware from left navigation Check connected devices |