Frustration and 'unacceptable service' as Square outages force customers to pay cash

Main PointsThe online payment provider Square is currently facing problems with its services, causing interruptions and downtime. The company stated in its most recent update that it is currently in the process of investigating the issue. As a result of these disruptions, customers are now required to make payments using cash or through issuing IOUs.

Square, the digital payment platform, is currently facing service disruption and outages. As a result, customers are being compelled to make payments in physical currency, while business proprietors are left with no choice but to either accept IOUs or face the risk of losing business opportunities.

The interruptions are also affecting businesses on a global scale.

The primary users of the financial services platform are predominantly small and mid-sized businesses in the retail and hospitality industry. This platform empowers them to conveniently accept credit card payments and utilize phones or tablets as their payment registers.

Square announced at 2.51am AEST that it was looking into a disturbance.

An announcement on the website declared that we comprehend the significance of having all our services functioning smoothly for the success of your business. Rest assured, our Engineering team is presently engaged in resolving the issue.

In the most recent update, shared at 5:22 am, the problems with "reduced efficiency" were still under scrutiny.

According to the recent update, as we look into the interruption at our Data Center that is presently affecting various Square Services, we suggest that Sellers remain signed in to their account and refrain from logging out.

Currently, there may be a longer delay in receiving assistance from our Customer Success team.

Business proprietors and consumers have turned to social networking platforms to vocalize their discontent, stating that small enterprises are enduring negative consequences.

"Inadequate and dreadful service."

I am curious if you would be willing to reimburse me for the financial loss my small enterprise is likely to experience today.

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