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As of 5/5/2026, 12:48:04 AM, Square is experiencing issues.
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Recent Incidents
Degraded Performance: Instant Transfers
Apr 30, 10:53 PM — Resolved May 1, 04:36 PM
Service Disruption
Apr 20, 09:54 PM — Resolved Apr 20, 11:18 PM
PayPay payments acceptance issue
Apr 1, 12:20 PM — Resolved Apr 1, 01:48 PM
Degraded performance : QUICPay and iD payments
Mar 19, 10:36 AM — Resolved Mar 19, 10:53 AM
PayPay payments acceptance issue
Mar 19, 12:50 PM — Resolved Mar 19, 06:05 AM
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