In order to accept payments, we need to obtain, verify, and record identifying information about the owner of the account. If we don't have this, or if the infomation isn't accepted by our system, a seller can't process payments.
To complete the activation process, please sign in to your Square Dashboard and click Activate card processing.
Your activation may be declined if there are any typos, so please pay close attention to the information you enter. Keep the following tips in mind:
- Enter your legal first and legal last name. If you recently changed your name, enter your previous name. (e.g., If you recently married, try entering your maiden name.)
- Use your current home address. If this is the address you initially entered, or if you’ve moved within the last 6 months, try using your previous home address.
Learn more about the information required to activate a Square account on our Support Center.
