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Accessories — Cash Drawers

Keep every cash sale accounted for at the counter

Square cash drawers give a bakery, café, shop, or service counter a secure place for bills and coins while keeping cash transactions tied to the point of sale. The U.S. catalog currently lists a compact 14 x 16 in. printer-driven drawer, a larger 16 x 17 in. drawer with USB and printer-driven connections, and an mPOP receipt-printer-and-drawer combo.

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How it fits your business

Choose the connection that fits your station: USB can go straight to supported Square hardware, while printer-driven models need a compatible receipt printer. Square’s cash-drawer tools can open the drawer after a cash payment and support cash-drawer management, but compatibility depends on the exact Square device and connection method.

Key capabilities

What you can do

  • Match the drawer to your station

    The catalog offers an entry 14 x 16 in. printer-driven Star Micronics CD4, a premium 16 x 17 in. Star Micronics CD5 with USB and printer-driven connectivity, and an mPOP combo for businesses that also need receipt printing.

  • Open automatically after cash sales

    When the drawer is connected through a supported USB path or receipt printer, Square says it can open when you complete a cash sale. Each drawer also includes keys for manual opening, which is useful when a printer-driven setup is not powered or connected.

  • Support a controlled cash routine

    Square’s hardware workflow includes testing the connected drawer and links cash-drawer management and drawer-session tools from its U.S. support center. That gives a counter team a practical way to verify the hardware before opening service and reconcile cash at close.

  • Choose a size for your cash mix

    The CD4 has four bill and eight coin compartments. The CD5 has five bill, eight coin, and two receipt/check compartments. The mPOP offers adjustable coin capacity or individual till layouts, so a busy counter can choose storage around its daily cash and receipt workflow.

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Product details

Connection and compatibility

Square’s U.S. compatibility matrix lists CD5 USB and printer-driven connections for Square Terminal, Square Handheld, Square Stand, Square Register, and iOS or Android with Square Reader. CD4 is listed as printer-driven for those same device families. The CD5 product page adds an important detail: USB on Square Terminal and Square Handheld requires the Hub for Square Terminal, sold separately; iOS uses the printer-driven path. For any printer-driven drawer, an external compatible receipt printer is required, and Square says the drawer will not appear in Available Cash Drawers even though it can be tested from Hardware settings.

Hardware and operating limits

A printer-driven drawer is not a standalone printer-free solution: it connects to a compatible receipt printer with its interface cable. The CD5 can connect directly by USB or through a USB/Ethernet receipt printer, while the mPOP combo is USB-only and does not support Bluetooth. Square’s printer guidance says USB printers are hardwired to one compatible POS device, Ethernet printers use the local network, and Ethernet printer connections cannot be used with offline payments. Confirm the exact device and accessory matrix before ordering.

Pricing, plans, and checkout considerations

Square’s U.S. catalog lists $129 for the 14 x 16 in. printer-driven drawer, $249 for the 16 x 17 in. dual-connectivity drawer, and $699 for the mPOP receipt-printer-and-drawer combo. The product pages advertise financing at $23/mo for the first two and $34/mo for the mPOP, but installments require sign-in, qualification, credit approval, and applicable terms; taxes are due at checkout and availability has state exclusions. Cash or check payments have no processing fee on Square’s published pricing page, while card pricing depends on the selected Square plan and payment channel.

Plan details

Pricing, fees & eligibility

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U.S. catalog pricing verified October 27, 2026: $129 for the 14 x 16 in. printer-driven drawer; $249 for the 16 x 17 in. USB and printer-driven drawer; $699 for the mPOP receipt printer and cash drawer combo. Advertised financing is $23/mo for the first two and $34/mo for the mPOP, subject to eligibility and credit terms.

Upfront hardware (USD)$129
Monthly software (USD)$23

Fees & eligibility

  • Square in-person card processing

    Square’s published U.S. pricing page shows 2.5% + $0.15 on Plus and 2.4% + $0.15 on Premium; the exact plan and account terms control.

    2.6% + $0.15 per tap, dip, or swipe on Square Free
  • Cash or check processing

    Applies to payments made via cash or check under Square’s published U.S. pricing.

    $0
  • Square plan subscription

    Square’s pricing page lists these plan prices; Plus and Premium monthly fees apply per location.

    $0/mo Free; $49/mo Plus; $149/mo Premium per location
  • Hardware financing

    Not a cash-drawer fee: requires sign-in and qualification, credit approval, purchase amount eligibility, applicable APR/term, and state availability; sales tax may be due at checkout.

    $23/mo advertised for CD4 and CD5; $34/mo advertised for mPOP

Requirements

  • A Square account and a compatible Square device or supported iOS/Android setup.
  • A compatible receipt printer for any printer-driven drawer; the CD5 can instead use its included USB cable on supported hardware.
  • Hub for Square Terminal for a USB-connected drawer or mPOP on Square Terminal; the same hub requirement is stated for Square Handheld USB connections.
  • Hardware settings permission to configure and test a connected drawer.
  • For financing, sign-in, qualification, credit approval, eligible purchase amount, and applicable state and tax conditions.

Product availability, stock, delivery estimates, prices, and financing offers can change; this record reflects Square U.S. pages checked on 2026-10-27.

Printer-driven cash drawers require an external compatible receipt printer. A printer-driven drawer may not appear in Available Cash Drawers, but Square provides a Test Cash Drawer action.

The exact connection path matters: CD5 USB support differs from CD5 printer-driven support, and iOS is listed for printer-driven use rather than CD5 USB.

Square’s published processing rates vary by plan and payment type. Do not present the listed rate as a universal quote or as a cash-discounting/surcharge program.

Cash-drawer hardware does not itself include a Square POS subscription, receipt printer, paper, taxes, shipping, or a financing approval.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a receipt printer with a Square cash drawer?

Only for a printer-driven setup. The CD4 is printer-driven and requires an external compatible printer. The CD5 can connect directly by USB to supported Square hardware or connect through a USB/Ethernet receipt printer.

Which Square devices can use these drawers?

Square’s U.S. compatibility matrix lists supported combinations across Square Terminal, Square Handheld, Square Stand, Square Register, and iOS or Android devices with Square Reader, with connection-specific exceptions. Check the exact model and connection before buying; USB on Square Terminal and Square Handheld requires the separate Hub for Square Terminal.

What does the cash drawer cost?

Square’s U.S. catalog lists $129 for the 14 x 16 in. printer-driven drawer, $249 for the 16 x 17 in. USB and printer-driven drawer, and $699 for the mPOP receipt-printer-and-drawer combo. Advertised monthly financing is subject to credit approval, qualification, state availability, and other terms.

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