SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (Marketwire) — 10/03/12 — Square, the company making commerce easy for everyone, today launched , the first web-based search engine that enables buyers to discover new places to shop, search menus by item, and find nearby loyalty deals and specials. Over 200,000 businesses have already listed themselves in the Square directory, making it easier than ever for sellers to showcase their offerings and for buyers to find new businesses in their area where they can pay with .
“Square directory gives people the power to instantly find whatever they are craving, from a BLT to a bicycle,” said Square-s Director of Directory, Ajit Varma. “Every day the directory grows with diverse businesses and allows them to display item-level information to new customers.”
Square, known for enabling anyone to accept credit cards with its free mobile card reader, is building smart tools to help businesses. Earlier this year, Square introduced customizable rewards programs that enable businesses like in Bridgeport, CT, to create first-visit specials for new customers, and reward loyal patrons with digital punch card discounts. in Portland, OR, and in Atlanta, GA, amongst others, list their items in the Square directory for online customers and those using Square Wallet.
Square Wallet enables people to explore nearby businesses, browse menu information, and earn rewards, all on their phone. Customers can store their favorite places and digital punch cards in their digital wallet.
Over 2 million individuals and businesses can now accept credit and debit payments using Square. Square is processing over $8 billion in payments on an annualized basis.
Square is making commerce easy for everyone. Starting with a free credit card reader for the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, Square allows anyone to accept credit cards anywhere, anytime. Square Register serves as a full point-of-sale system for businesses to accept payments, track inventory, and share menu and location information. Square Wallet is the most seamless way to pay, enabling individuals to pay with their names at their favorite local businesses, discover new ones nearby, explore menu listings, and store receipts. Founded in 2009, and headquartered in San Francisco, Square is currently available only in the U.S. More information is available at .
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