Block Inc (formerly known as Square Inc) is a US financial services company that acts as a leader within the digital payments industry. The company was founded in 2009 and has headquarters in San Francisco, California. It facilitates contactless transactions through its Square payments platform, allowing users to send and receive money for free through its mobile Cash App, as well as allowing merchants to process payments via its Point-of-Sale software. Square manufactures and retails its own hardware, including payment registers, terminals, stands, and card readers, that are recognised for their distinct shape. The company supports more than 130 recognised currencies worldwide, and operates in 6 countries, including Canada, Japan, Australia, the UK, and Ireland. Block stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Russell 1000 index. Start spread betting or trading CFDs on our Block share price. See also Admiral Group
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(LSE:STAN).