Is SQ *SQUAREUPACADEMY fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “SQ *SQUAREUPACADEMY” and What To Do About It (squareupacademy.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "**SQ *SQUAREUPACADEMY**"?

SquareUp is a company that helps businesses manage their payments and subscriptions easily. If you’ve been billed by them, it’s likely for a service you signed up for, like a monthly subscription to a business tool. They offer simple solutions for accepting payments, tracking sales, and issuing invoices, making it easier for small businesses to run smoothly.

SQ: This stands for Square, which is a popular payment processing company. It shows that the transaction was processed through their system.
*SQUAREUPACADEMY: This part indicates the specific merchant or service provider. In this case, it refers to Square's Academy, which is likely a program or educational service offered by Square.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from squareup?

Subscriptions: Users might have signed up for premium services or subscription plans that incur monthly fees.
Purchases: Charges may stem from purchases made at businesses that use Square as their payment processor.
Payment Processing Fees: Some businesses might add fees related to payment processing, which are reflected in customer charges.
Invoicing Services: Charges could come from invoices sent via Square from service providers.
Point of Sale Transactions: Users might report transactions related to food delivery, retail shopping, or other services facilitated through Square.
Recurring Payments: Automatic billing for services can lead to unexpected charges if a user forgets they've enrolled.
International Transactions: Charges may reflect currency conversion fees for payments made to international businesses.
Refunds or Chargebacks: Misunderstandings around refunds or chargebacks may lead customers to see unexpected debits.
App Charges: Charges could arise from in-app purchases or services tied to mobile applications using Square.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the squareupacademy.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the squareupacademy.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with squareupacademy.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

squareup Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with squareup's support team.

Phone

1-855-700-6000

support@squareup.com

Site

https://squareup.com/us/en/talk-to-square

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What other ways do charges from squareup show up?

SQUAREUP SQUARE SQUARESPACE SQUARE PAYMENTS SQ *YOUR BUSINESS NAME SQUAREUP*YOUR STORE NAME SQUAREUP ACADEMY SQUAREUP_CARE SQUAREUP-DDA SQR-PAYMENT SQ-TRANSACTION SQUAREUP.COM SQUARECASH SQUAREUP GIFT CARD SQUAREROOM.COM SQ *PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SQ *DESCRIPTION HERE SQUAREUP ONLINE SQUAREUP POS SQUAREUP-BIZ SQ-RETURNS SQ-ORDER-12345-A SQR_MERCHANT_NAME SQUARE___ SQUAREUP*NAME

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