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Block: Headquarters, Ownership and HR Products

Block is headquartered in Oakland, California, US and is publicly traded. It sells Square Payroll, the only Block product we review so far.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked

Block headquarters and company facts

Legal name
Block, Inc.
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Oakland, California, US
Ownership
Publicly traded
Parent company
Block, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Block headquartered?

Block is headquartered in Oakland, California, US.

When was Block founded?

Block was founded in 2009.

What products does Block make?

We review one Block product, Square Payroll, listed in payroll software.

Who owns Block?

Block is publicly traded.

Does Block publish its prices?

Square Payroll has published prices. Plan by plan: Square Payroll pricing.

Is Block secure?

For Square Payroll, Block states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

Who are Block’s competitors?

Square Payroll is not scored yet in our payroll software ranking. Most like it, from other vendors, by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share: Patriot Payroll (83% similar), SurePayroll (75% similar), and Gusto (70% similar). Matched to the reason you might switch from Square Payroll: Square Payroll alternatives.

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