The short answer
A charge from SQ *PAYROLL SERVICES represents a monthly payroll software fee ($35 base + $6/employee) billed by Block, Inc. (Square).
Why it shows up like this
Square Payroll provides automated payroll processing, contractor payments, and automatic tax filings for small businesses.
Descriptors include SQ *PAYROLL SERVICES, SQUARE* PAYROLL, or SQ *PAYROLL FEE, billing a monthly software fee based on active staff counts.
Common reasons for this charge
- The standard monthly Square Payroll base fee ($35/mo) plus per-worker charges ($6/employee) for the previous month.
- A contractor-only payroll plan ($6/contractor/month with no base fee).
- An automatic monthly renewal for Square workforce management tools.
How to locate the invoice and cancel
- Sign in to Square Dashboard Go to squareup.com/dashboard and log in with your merchant credentials.
- review to Payroll Click on Payroll > Settings > Pricing & Subscriptions.
- Cancel Payroll Select Cancel Payroll Service or pause subscription during seasonal closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this charge for employee pay or software fees?
SQ *PAYROLL SERVICES on a credit card is the monthly software subscription fee. Employee wages and payroll taxes are debited directly from your business checking account.
What happens to quarterly tax filings if I cancel Square Payroll?
If you cancel mid-quarter, you can choose to have Square complete the current quarter's tax filings or take over filings manually.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
If your business does not use Square Payroll, review your account security and contact Square support.
Dispute unauthorized transactions under the Fair Credit Billing Act within 60 days of the statement date.
How do I report an unexpected Square Payroll charge?
Contact Square support at 1-855-700-6000 or submit a dispute with your card provider.
How long does a dispute investigation take?
Card issuers must complete their formal billing inquiry within two billing cycles (up to 90 days).
Independent reference — not affiliated with Block, Inc. (Square). Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- Square Payroll Terms of Service https://squareup.com
- IRS: Third-Party Payroll Service Providers https://www.irs.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges