The portable, pocket-friendly device arrives in the UK alongside newly streamlined front and back-of-house tools, as Square announces a wave of new of innovation and updates
London [June 25, 2025]: Square, the global technology company, has today announced the launch of Square Handheld in the UK, setting food and beverage sellers up for success as they enter the busy summer season. Square Handheld is the most powerful, portable point-of-sale device yet from Square and is being launched alongside a suite of industry-specific features and upgrades to empower UK businesses to move faster, deliver better customer experiences, and grow.
“Light. Slimline. Fits in your pocket. Still has all the features we’re used to from Square and quite a lot more”, said Tom Haydon, Founder of Tom’s Pasta, one of the first businesses in the UK to try the new pocketable point-of-sale device. Weighing in at 0.31 kgs and only 1.5 cm thick, the Square Handheld has been purpose-built to help businesses serve customers wherever they are - at the counter or out on the floor.
Recent research conducted by Square and Tech on Toast found that when UK restaurant leaders deploy new technology on-site, the top success metrics are staff feedback (74%), fewer errors (68%), and greater efficiency (52%). Meaning the best systems are those that improve the daily flow – for guests and staff alike – by syncing front-of-house with the kitchen, simplifying payments, and eliminating repetitive tasks. Square Handheld was developed with feedback and insights like this in mind, empowering staff with the mobility, speed, and efficiency needed to keep operations steady and deliver high-quality customer experiences.
“Square has gone big in restaurants, and it shows, with our product innovation accelerating to include more restaurant-specific tools to help UK hospitality owners capture every order, all while freeing up staff to spend more time serving customers,” said Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food and Beverage at Square. “Running a business has never been more demanding, but at Square we’re here to partner and power UK businesses with the right digital tools. Square Handheld does exactly that. It’s a gamechanger for restaurant owners, providing all the tools they need to run their business, right in their pocket.
A durable-yet-elegant device, Square Handheld is designed to stand up to water splashes and dust. Built to handle the realities of a busy shift, it offers a battery built to last all day and both Wi-Fi and offline payments capabilities, ensuring businesses stay up and running. A camera also allows hospitality businesses to take product pictures and an integrated barcode scanner lets them quickly scan in retail offerings like merchandise or bottles of wine as well as gift cards. By eliminating unnecessary trips between tables and the counter, Square Handheld enables waiters to provide more attentive service and turn tables more efficiently during peak hours, leading to improved customer satisfaction and increased revenue for UK businesses.
To help sellers get the most out of their Square Handheld, Square has partnered with industry-leading accessories manufacturer Belkin to offer premium protective cases. The Belkin SheerForce cases can be purchased online at Square Shop. They complement Square Handheld’s sleek design, add further defence against accidental drops and scratches, and will come in seven different colours, which lets businesses match their brand identity to their device.
