Square has begun automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers, allowing businesses to accept Bitcoin at checkout with no extra setup.
Payments settle instantly via the Lightning Network and convert directly to U.S. dollars, eliminating the need for merchants to hold Bitcoin or manage price risk.
The feature is part of Block's strategy to embed Bitcoin into its platform. Square serves millions of merchants, signaling a major step toward mainstream adoption.
Square is waiving processing fees on Bitcoin transactions through 2026, making it more cost-effective than traditional card networks.
This move marks a significant shift from optional crypto payments to an integrated offering across the platform.
CEO Jack Dorsey confirmed the rollout publicly, while Miles Suter, Block’s head of Bitcoin product, said the goal is to scale Bitcoin acceptance for businesses.