Is the Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2 better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
You can also find our comparison of all the best card machines here.
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Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2: The Basics
| Square Terminal | myPOS Go 2 | |
| Payment Company Name | Square | myPOS |
| Machine Type | Mobile POS | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Square Terminal | Click Here To Buy The myPOS Go 2 |
Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Square Terminal compared to the myPOS Go 2 and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
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| Square Terminal | myPOS Go 2 | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £149 | £39 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.10% + £0.07 |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.10% + £0.07 |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.75% | 2.45% + £0.07 |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards | 1.30% + £0.15 |
| Contract Required | No | No |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee | Instant to their merchant account |
Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2 Reviews
Does the Square Terminal or the myPOS Go 2 have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Square Terminal | myPOS Go 2 | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 2,290 | 9,617 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.8 | No Rating |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 10,300 | No Reviews |
| Android App Rating | 4.8 | No Rating |
| Number of Android Reviews | 213,000 | No Reviews |
Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2 Accepted Cards
Both the Square Terminal and myPOS Go 2 accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Square Terminal | myPOS Go 2 | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | No | Yes |
| Accept JCB | No | Yes |
| Accept Discover | No | No |
Square Terminal vs myPOS Go 2 Features
Square Terminal | myPOS Go 2 | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | Yes | No |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | No |
Square Terminal Features
- Any type of payment method, including chip and PIN, mobile and contactless card payments
- Fair pricing with no monthly fees
- Data security
- Monitor suspicious activity and block fraudulent transactions
- Offline Mode
- 24/7 phone support
myPOS Go 2 Features
- Light and compact
- Long-lasting battery for a full day of accepting payments on the go
- 3G/4G via an integrated data SIM card
- Tactile keyboard
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