From compact card readers to full POS workstations, Valmar offers transparent pricing, built-in security, and free hardware options for qualified merchants. Discover why more businesses are upgrading to Valmar for flexible, affordable hardware that keeps sales moving.
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Valmar vs. Clover vs. Square
See how Valmar compares
Compared to Clover and Square, Valmar provides more affordable hardware, superior reliability, and best-in-class customer support. Square locks merchants into limited card readers, and Clover requires costly proprietary terminals. Valmar gives you the freedom to choose flexible, high-performance hardware options that scale with your business, without hidden fees or forced upgrades.
Clover
Square
Hardware pricing
Card reader
Freefor qualified merchants
$199
$59
Handheld terminal
Freefor qualified merchants
$45/mo
$399 or $37 for 12 mos.
Full workstation
Freefor qualified merchants
$179.95/mo
$799 or $39 for 24 mos.
Service
Dedicated account manager
Included for all merchants
Depends on account size
Premium accounts only
Onboarding & training
Included for all merchants
Outsourced
Outsourced
Reliability, security & transparency
Reliability
Industry-leading retention & direct banking relationships
Relies on third parties
Sudden freezes or account terminations without notice
Security
PCI compliance guidance, chargeback support & fraud protection
Limited fraud protection
Minimal proactive fraud/chargeback tools
Transparency
What you see is what you pay
Hidden fees or ineligible for promotions
High per-transaction fees, add-on fees for premium services