Square starts offering gift cards, ties them into Passbook for iOS 6 recipients (video)

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[Square](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Square/) payments have so far been self-centered affairs that won't let us share the wealth with others. In rather convenient timing for the season, updates to [Square Register](http://www.engadget.com/tag/SquareRegister/) and [Square Wallet](http://www.engadget.com/tag/SquareWallet/) for Android and iOS have made a little of that sought-after generosity possible through the introduction of gift cards. Americans can now give and receive credit for any location that uses Square Register to process payments: if friends would like nothing more than to treat themselves to triple-shot espressos at the local indie coffee shop, you can make their day. The update also brings a treat for the Apple-inclined who've kept up-to-date with [iOS 6](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/ios-6-review/), letting them redeem their cards quickly through Passbook instead of diving into Square Wallet or QR codes printed on old-fashioned paper. We're still waiting on word of gift card availability for our [Canadian friends](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/24/square-launches-in-canada-streamlines-payments-on-the-world-stage/), but most everyone in the US just hast to check for the relevant app updates to spread some affection.

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**Via:** [The Next Web](http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/12/09/square-integrates-apples-passbook-and-introduces-gift-cards-for-ios-app-users/)

**Source:** [Jack Dorsey (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/jack/status/277773438465241090), [Square](https://squareup.com/wallet#gift-cards)

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/09/square-offers-gift-cards-ties-them-into-passbook-for-ios-6/