Fees Please + Square
Secure sideline payments.
Stop handling gross cash, tracking bank transfers, or chasing outstanding fees. Connect your Square account in minutes and let players scan a secure QR code on your phone to settle their match fees instantly.
No business registration or ABN required. Onboard as an individual and start collecting payments immediately.
Simple for you. Zero friction for players.
No card readers to carry, no app store downloads, and no typing email addresses on the sideline.
Connect in 1-Click
Link your existing Square account or register a new one inside the Fees Please dashboard. Verification is automated and instant.
Generate QR or Links
On game day, players tap your shared Team Hub link or scan the Scan to Pay QR code displayed directly on your phone screen.
Settle Instantly
Players check out in their mobile browser in under 10 seconds via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. Funds transfer straight to your bank.
Sideline transactions you can trust.
By integrating with Square, Fees Please delivers bank-grade transaction security without introducing administrative bottlenecks to your team.
- No Business Entity Needed: You don't need a registered company or business number (like an ABN/LLC). Simply sign up as an individual, complete identity verification, and link your personal bank account.
- Direct Bank Settlement: Fees Please never touches, holds, or routes your team's money. All player transactions are deposited straight into your bank account via Square within 1-2 business days.
- PCI DSS Level 1 Certified: Player credit card details are processed directly on Square's secure, encrypted servers. Your players' sensitive payment data remains fully protected.
- Instant Reconciliation: The moment a player pays via card or Apple Pay/Google Pay, the transaction is marked as paid instantly on your Fees Please ledger.
Square Secured
Card payments are processed securely by Square. Fees Please never accesses, stores, or handles credit card details.
PCI DSS CompliantSimple pricing. Zero hidden fees.
Cash tracking is 100% free forever. If you collect digital payments via Square, fees are clearly defined by your plan tier.
| Plan Tier | Square Processing Fee | Fees Please Platform Clip | Total Cost (Per Digital Transaction) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 2.2% + 30¢ | +2.5% clip | Square fee + 2.5% platform clip |
| Plus Tier (Popular) | 2.2% + 30¢ | +30¢ flat | Square fee + 30¢ flat (0% percentage clip) |
| Pro Tier | 2.2% + 30¢ | +15¢ flat | Square fee + 15¢ flat (0% percentage clip) |
* Square processing rates are current for online transactions (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and online checkout links).
Cash and direct bank transfers recorded in the ledger remain 100% free with no transaction fees.
Keep more of your hard-earned team funds.
Most sports apps charge aggressive percentage cuts or heavy fixed fees. Here is how transaction costs compare on a typical $20 match fee.
| Platform | Total Transaction Fee (on a $20 fee) | Fee Structure Model |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Fees Please (Pro – Free Range) | $0.89 – $1.24 | Square rate + low flat platform clip (15¢ - 30¢) or 2.5% clip |
| Teampay | $1.20 – $1.60 | High percentage-based transaction clips |
| Spond | $1.28 – $1.48 | Mixed percentage & fixed platform clips |
| TeamSnap | $2.15 | High fixed fee + percentage clip |
Got questions? We've got answers.
How long does it take for money to reach my bank? +
Square settles payments into your linked bank account within 1 to 2 business days. If you set up a Square Debit Card, instant transfers are also supported via your Square dashboard.
Do my players need to create a Square account? +
Never. When players tap the checkout link or scan the QR code on the sideline, they are taken to a secure mobile payment screen processed by Square. They pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or standard credit/debit cards in under 10 seconds without downloading an app or registering.
Do I need a business number (ABN/LLC) to use this? +
No. You do not need a business registration or entity to connect Square. Social team organisers register as an Individual, complete identity verification, and link a personal bank account immediately.
Where do the transaction fees get deducted? +
The Square fee and the Fees Please platform clip are deducted automatically from the transaction amount before it settles to your bank. You do not receive separate bills for transaction fees.