How to Cancel Clover POS in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Hard

How to Cancel (Phone Required)

1. Call Clover/Fiserv at 1-855-853-8340
2. Have your merchant ID number ready
3. Request cancellation of your merchant account
4. Ask about equipment return or buyout requirements
5. Request written confirmation via email
6. Follow up with a written cancellation letter to merchantservices@fiserv.com

The Equipment Trap

Clover hardware is often acquired through merchant service providers (resellers), not directly from Clover. How you got your equipment determines your cancellation complexity:

• Purchased outright: You own it. But Clover devices are locked to your merchant account — they become paperweights after cancellation
• Leased: You may owe remaining lease payments ($50-150/month × remaining months). Some leases are non-cancelable
• From a reseller: Contact the reseller, not Clover directly. Resellers often have their own cancellation terms on top of Clover's

Clover Costs

• Software: $14.95-89.95/month depending on plan
• Processing: 2.3-3.5% + $0.10 per transaction
• Hardware: $49 (Clover Go) to $1,799 (Clover Station Duo)
• Total annual cost: $2,000-5,000+ for a small business

Better Alternatives

• Square — no monthly fees on basic plan, 2.6% + $0.10 per tap/dip, free card reader. Most popular for small businesses
• Toast — best for restaurants, $0/month starter plan, purpose-built for food service
• Shopify POS — great if you also sell online, $39/month includes POS
• SumUp — 2.75% flat rate, no monthly fee, simple card reader