Square Invoice Template (+ Free Alternative)

Square Invoices is handy when you want clients to pay by card, but it requires a Square account and charges processing fees on payments. Here's how Square invoicing works — and how to make a free invoice now if you just need a professional PDF to send.

Invoice generator form

Your business
Bill to (client)
Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
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How to make an invoice in Square

  1. 1

    Sign in to Square

    Use the Square Dashboard or the Square app (a free Square account is required).

  2. 2

    Create an invoice

    Go to Invoices → Create Invoice, add the customer and line items.

  3. 3

    Choose payment options

    Enable card payment if you want clients to pay online (processing fees apply).

  4. 4

    Send

    Send the invoice by email or text; clients can pay via the link.

Why use our free invoice generator instead

No Square account needed to create an invoice

No fees just to produce and send a PDF invoice

Automatic tax and totals

Great when you take payment by bank transfer instead of card

Square invoice template FAQ

Is Square Invoices free?

Creating invoices in Square is free, but card payments incur processing fees. If you don't need online card payment, a free invoice generator avoids both the account and the fees.

Can I make a Square-style invoice without an account?

Yes — our generator creates a professional invoice PDF with no account. Add your bank details so clients can pay by transfer, or use Square when you specifically want card payment.

Does the invoice include tax?

Yes. Set your tax rate (GST, VAT or sales tax) and our generator calculates it automatically.