Coffee vendor out $14,000 after using Square

The owners of a Toronto coffee stand say Square Canada has told them they can no longer use the popular payment technology because they are selling beverages made from Cuban coffee beans.

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[timothylouis]

Only reason they are giving her her money back is cause they’re in hot water now

[Kriojenic]

"refund her 14000 dollars" that was her money to begin with, what the heck??

[skywalker]

So square stayed quiet while the money was coming in.

[chillinebony]

She should sue them, I pray she gets her money back.

[TomTom-cmoq]

I am DELETING my Square account!! Absolutely terrible, and for them to not provide and explanation?? This woman should be compensated!!!

[redtankgirl]

Screw that. We need laws to assure that any company working in the parameters of our country follows our policies and laws. That money belongs to her and square should have to pay regardless of them receiving it from the American bank or not.

[jamesl]

This is the most ridiculous story I have seen in a long time. Banks should not question where your product comes from if you’re operating a legal business

[cc]

So they were so concerned about the source of her product that they stole her money ?

[TotallyLA]

Banks have completely forgotten that the money we earn and that passes through them is OUR money, not theirs. This needs to change.

[deucessoto]

Stop investing in the company square, there rip offs

[DirtCheapMeals]

"What about my Cubans?"

"We ARE the Cubans."

[clemfandango]

I will never use square cause of this ...

[socabwai]

This has got to be the most foolish thing I have ever heard.

[maddiesgamingchannel]

You know damn well the banks kept the money, regardless where it’s from.

[jimda]

How did Square know where she buys her beans? Square has her customers paying her, was she using Square to buy her beans?

[jaymorpheus]

Starbucks should try selling a Cuban ‘cigar’ latte just for fun.

[jdbrisebois]

From this point on, i will cease using Square. Being a small business owner is brutal enough, last thing i need is risking my hard earned income. Thank you @CBCNews for shedding some light on this. #Square

[affiliatewireless]

Square is a rip-off. Run far away from Square payment processing.

[dasaini]

How the hell did they find out the beans are Cuban.

[LOADING...o.o.o]

Look she is a honest hard working woman and she deserves her money back. Just sue them