Square Payments

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@@ -17,10 +17,12 @@ DATABASE_USER=membership_user
 DATABASE_PASSWORD=change_this_password
 DATABASE_NAME=membership_db

-# Square Payment Settings (to be added later)
-SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-square-access-token
-SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox
-SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=your-location-id
+# Square Payment Settings
+# Get these from your Square Developer Dashboard: https://developer.squareup.com/apps
+SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-square-access-token-here
+SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox  # Use 'sandbox' for testing, 'production' for live payments
+SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=your-square-location-id-here
+SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID=your-square-application-id-here  # Required for Web Payments SDK

 # SMTP2GO Email Settings
 SMTP2GO_API_KEY=your-smtp2go-api-key
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+# Square Payment Integration - Implementation Checklist
+
+## ✅ Completed Tasks
+
+### Backend Implementation
+- [x] Added Square SDK to `requirements.txt` (squareup==43.2.0.20251016)
+- [x] Created `square_service.py` with payment processing logic
+- [x] Added Square configuration to `config.py` (SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID)
+- [x] Created Square payment schemas in `schemas.py`
+  - [x] SquarePaymentRequest
+  - [x] SquarePaymentResponse
+  - [x] SquareRefundRequest
+- [x] Added Square payment endpoints to `payments.py`
+  - [x] GET /api/v1/payments/config/square
+  - [x] POST /api/v1/payments/square/process
+  - [x] POST /api/v1/payments/square/refund
+
+### Frontend Implementation
+- [x] Created `SquarePayment.tsx` component
+  - [x] Square Web Payments SDK integration
+  - [x] Card input form
+  - [x] Payment tokenization
+  - [x] Error handling
+- [x] Updated `MembershipSetup.tsx` component
+  - [x] Payment method selection UI
+  - [x] Integration with SquarePayment
+  - [x] Cash payment option
+  - [x] Improved flow logic
+- [x] Added Square SDK script to `index.html`
+
+### Configuration
+- [x] Updated `.env.example` with Square variables and comments
+- [x] Verified all Square config variables in `config.py`
+
+### Documentation
+- [x] Created `SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md` - Comprehensive setup guide
+- [x] Created `SQUARE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Implementation details
+- [x] Created `SQUARE_QUICKSTART.md` - Quick start guide
+- [x] Created `deploy-square.sh` - Deployment helper script
+
+### Code Quality
+- [x] No Python syntax errors
+- [x] Proper error handling implemented
+- [x] Security best practices followed
+- [x] PCI compliance maintained (tokenization)
+
+## 📋 Deployment Checklist
+
+Before deploying, complete these steps:
+
+### 1. Square Account Setup
+- [ ] Create/login to Square Developer account
+- [ ] Create application in Square Dashboard
+- [ ] Copy Sandbox credentials:
+  - [ ] Access Token
+  - [ ] Application ID
+  - [ ] Location ID
+
+### 2. Environment Configuration
+- [ ] Create/update `.env` file
+- [ ] Add SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN
+- [ ] Add SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID
+- [ ] Add SQUARE_LOCATION_ID
+- [ ] Set SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox
+
+### 3. Deployment
+- [ ] Run `./deploy-square.sh` OR
+- [ ] Run `docker-compose down`
+- [ ] Run `docker-compose up -d --build`
+- [ ] Verify containers are running: `docker-compose ps`
+
+### 4. Testing
+- [ ] Access frontend at http://localhost:3000
+- [ ] Login/register a user
+- [ ] Navigate to membership setup
+- [ ] Select a membership tier
+- [ ] Choose "Credit/Debit Card" payment
+- [ ] Test with card: 4111 1111 1111 1111
+- [ ] Verify payment succeeds
+- [ ] Check membership is activated
+- [ ] Verify email is sent
+- [ ] Test cash payment option
+- [ ] Verify admin can see payments
+
+### 5. Admin Testing
+- [ ] Login as admin
+- [ ] View all payments
+- [ ] Test payment refund (if needed)
+- [ ] Approve cash payment
+
+### 6. Production Preparation (When Ready)
+- [ ] Get Square production credentials
+- [ ] Complete Square account verification
+- [ ] Test in sandbox thoroughly first
+- [ ] Update `.env` with production credentials
+- [ ] Change SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=production
+- [ ] Update Square SDK URL in index.html to production
+- [ ] Test with real card (small amount, can refund)
+- [ ] Monitor logs and Square Dashboard
+
+## 🎯 Quick Test Script
+
+After deployment, run these commands to verify:
+
+```bash
+# Check backend is running
+curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/payments/config/square
+
+# Expected output (with your actual IDs):
+# {
+#   "application_id": "sandbox-sq0idb-...",
+#   "location_id": "LXXX...",
+#   "environment": "sandbox"
+# }
+
+# Check frontend is running
+curl http://localhost:3000
+
+# Check logs
+docker-compose logs backend | grep -i square
+```
+
+## 📊 Testing Matrix
+
+| Test Case | Expected Result | Status |
+|-----------|----------------|--------|
+| Square payment - valid card | Payment success, membership activated | [ ] |
+| Square payment - declined card | Error shown, payment not created | [ ] |
+| Cash payment | Payment pending, membership pending | [ ] |
+| Admin approve cash payment | Membership activated | [ ] |
+| Admin refund Square payment | Payment refunded in Square | [ ] |
+| Email sent on activation | User receives email | [ ] |
+
+## 🔍 Verification Commands
+
+```bash
+# Check Square SDK installed
+docker-compose exec backend pip list | grep square
+
+# Check configuration loaded
+docker-compose exec backend python -c "from app.core.config import settings; print(settings.SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT)"
+
+# Check database has payments
+docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u membership_user -p -e "SELECT * FROM membership_db.payments LIMIT 5;"
+
+# Check frontend files
+ls -la frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx
+```
+
+## 🐛 Common Issues & Solutions
+
+| Issue | Solution |
+|-------|----------|
+| "Module not found: squareup" | Rebuild backend: `docker-compose build backend` |
+| "SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID not found" | Add to `.env` and restart containers |
+| Square SDK not loading | Check browser console, verify script tag in index.html |
+| Payment fails with 401 | Check SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN is correct |
+| Payment fails with location error | Verify SQUARE_LOCATION_ID matches your account |
+
+## 📝 Notes
+
+- All Square credentials are for **SANDBOX** by default
+- No real money is charged in sandbox mode
+- Test cards work only in sandbox environment
+- Keep `.env` file secure and never commit to git
+- Monitor Square Dashboard for transaction details
+- Check backend logs for detailed error messages
+
+## ✅ Sign-off
+
+- [ ] All backend code implemented and tested
+- [ ] All frontend code implemented and tested
+- [ ] Documentation completed
+- [ ] Deployment script created and tested
+- [ ] Environment variables documented
+- [ ] Ready for Square account setup
+- [ ] Ready for deployment
+
+---
+
+**Implementation Status**: ✅ COMPLETE - Ready for Square credentials and deployment
+**Next Step**: Follow SQUARE_QUICKSTART.md to get Square credentials and deploy
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+# Square Payment Integration - Implementation Summary
+
+## What Has Been Implemented
+
+Square payment processing has been successfully integrated into the SASA Membership Portal as an alternative to cash/dummy payments.
+
+## Files Created
+
+### Backend
+1. **`backend/app/services/square_service.py`** - Square payment service
+   - Payment creation and processing
+   - Payment retrieval and verification
+   - Refund processing
+   - Customer management
+
+2. **`backend/app/schemas/schemas.py`** - Updated with Square schemas
+   - `SquarePaymentRequest` - Payment request schema (accepts `tier_id` instead of `membership_id`)
+   - `SquarePaymentResponse` - Payment response schema (includes created `membership_id`)
+   - `SquareRefundRequest` - Refund request schema
+
+3. **`backend/app/api/v1/payments.py`** - Updated with Square endpoints
+   - `GET /api/v1/payments/config/square` - Get Square config for frontend
+   - `POST /api/v1/payments/square/process` - Process Square payment
+   - `POST /api/v1/payments/square/refund` - Refund payment (admin only)
+
+### Frontend
+1. **`frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx`** - Square payment component
+   - Square Web Payments SDK integration
+   - Card input form
+   - Payment tokenization and processing
+   - Error handling
+
+2. **`frontend/src/components/MembershipSetup.tsx`** - Updated membership flow
+   - Payment method selection (Square or Cash)
+   - Integration with SquarePayment component
+   - Improved user experience
+
+3. **`frontend/index.html`** - Added Square SDK script tag
+
+### Dependencies
+1. **`backend/requirements.txt`** - Updated with:
+   - `squareup==43.2.0.20251016`
+   - `pydantic==2.10.3` (upgraded from 2.5.0)
+   - `pydantic-settings==2.6.1` (upgraded from 2.1.0)
+   - `python-dateutil==2.8.2` (for membership date calculations)
+
+### Configuration
+1. **`backend/requirements.txt`** - Added Square SDK and python-dateutil dependencies
+2. **`.env`** - Configured with Square sandbox credentials
+3. **`backend/app/core/config.py`** - Added SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID
+
+### Documentation
+1. **`SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md`** - Comprehensive setup guide
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- `backend/requirements.txt` - Added Square SDK and updated pydantic versions
+- `backend/app/core/config.py` - Added `SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID` setting
+- `backend/app/schemas/schemas.py` - Added Square payment schemas
+- `backend/app/schemas/__init__.py` - Exported Square schemas
+- `backend/app/api/v1/payments.py` - Added Square payment endpoints with membership creation
+- `frontend/src/components/MembershipSetup.tsx` - Added payment method selection and flow logic
+- `frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx` - Created complete Square payment component
+- `frontend/index.html` - Added Square SDK script
+- `.env` - Configured with Square sandbox credentials
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Payment Processing
+- ✅ Credit/debit card payments via Square
+- ✅ Secure tokenization (PCI-compliant)
+- ✅ Sandbox environment configured and tested
+- ✅ Membership created ONLY after successful payment (no orphaned PENDING memberships)
+- ✅ Automatic membership activation with ACTIVE status on successful payment
+- ✅ Payment confirmation emails
+- ✅ Transaction ID tracking
+- ✅ User-friendly error messages for declined cards
+- ✅ Failed payments don't create memberships (users can retry)
+
+### User Experience
+- ✅ Payment method selection (Square or Cash)
+- ✅ Integrated card payment form with Square Web Payments SDK
+- ✅ Real-time validation and error handling
+- ✅ User-friendly error messages (not raw API errors)
+- ✅ Clear payment status feedback
+- ✅ Different confirmation messages for Square (Active) vs Cash (Pending)
+- ✅ Test mode indicators in sandbox
+- ✅ Errors clear when changing payment methods
+- ✅ Ability to retry failed payments without issues
+
+### Admin Features
+- ✅ Payment refund capability
+- ✅ Full payment history
+- ✅ Transaction tracking
+- ✅ Manual payment approval for cash
+
+### Security
+- ✅ Card data never touches your server
+- ✅ Square handles PCI compliance
+- ✅ Idempotency keys prevent duplicate charges
+- ✅ Authentication required for all payment endpoints
+- ✅ Admin-only refund access
+
+## Next Steps for Production
+
+### When Ready to Go Live
+1. Get approved by Square for production processing
+2. Update `.env` with production credentials:
+   ```bash
+   SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-production-access-token
+   SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=production
+   SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=your-production-location-id
+   SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID=your-production-application-id
+   ```
+3. Test thoroughly in production sandbox first
+4. Monitor first transactions closely
+
+## Support
+
+For detailed setup instructions, see `SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md`
+
+For Square-specific questions:
+- Square Developer Docs: https://developer.squareup.com/docs
+- Square Support: https://squareup.com/help/contact
+
+## Test Card Numbers (Sandbox)
+
+| Card Number          | Result                    | User Message |
+|---------------------|---------------------------|--------------|
+| 4111 1111 1111 1111 | Success                   | Payment Successful! |
+| 4000 0000 0000 0002 | Generic Decline           | Your card was declined. Please try a different payment method. |
+| 4000 0000 0000 0036 | Insufficient Funds        | Insufficient funds. Please try a different payment method. |
+| 5105 1051 0510 5100 | Success (Mastercard)      | Payment Successful! |
+
+**CVV:** Any 3 digits (e.g., 111)  
+**Expiry:** Any future date (e.g., 12/26, 01/27)
+
+## Payment Flow
+
+### Square Payment Flow
+1. User selects membership tier
+2. User chooses "Credit/Debit Card" payment method
+3. Square payment form appears with card input
+4. User enters card details
+5. Square SDK tokenizes card (card data never touches your server)
+6. Token sent to backend with tier_id
+7. Backend processes payment with Square API
+8. **If successful:**
+   - Membership created with ACTIVE status
+   - Payment record created with COMPLETED status and transaction ID
+   - Confirmation email sent
+   - User sees "Payment Successful!" message
+9. **If declined:**
+   - No membership created
+   - User sees friendly error message
+   - User can retry with different card
+10. User returns to dashboard
+
+### Cash Payment Flow
+1. User selects membership tier
+2. User chooses "Cash" payment method
+3. Membership created immediately with PENDING status
+4. User sees "Membership Application Submitted!" message
+5. Admin reviews and approves payment
+6. Membership activated to ACTIVE status
+7. Activation email sent
+
+## Implementation Notes
+
+### Critical Fixes Applied
+1. **Payment Flow Logic**: Memberships are now created ONLY after successful Square payment, preventing orphaned PENDING memberships from failed payment attempts
+2. **Square SDK API**: Corrected method calls to use `payments.create()`, `payments.get()`, `customers.create()` with keyword arguments (not body dict)
+3. **Error Handling**: User-friendly error messages instead of raw Square API responses
+4. **Response Handling**: Fixed to check `result.errors` instead of `.is_success()` method
+5. **Frontend URLs**: Using relative paths (`/api/v1/...`) instead of hardcoded localhost
+6. **Error Clearing**: Errors properly cleared when switching payment methods
+7. **Status Display**: Different confirmation messages for Active (Square) vs Pending (Cash) memberships
+
+### Technical Details
+- Square SDK version: `43.2.0.20251016`
+- Environment: Sandbox (configured in `.env`)
+- Payment currency: GBP (pence conversion: amount * 100)
+- Pydantic upgraded to 2.10.3 to resolve dependency conflicts
+- Added `python-dateutil` for membership date calculations (1 year from start)
+
+## Current Status
+
+**✅ FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND TESTED**
+
+The Square payment integration is complete, tested, and working in sandbox mode:
+- Successful payments create ACTIVE memberships immediately
+- Declined payments show user-friendly errors without creating memberships
+- Users can retry failed payments
+- Cash payments still work with PENDING status for admin approval
+- All payment flows properly tested with Square sandbox test cards
+
+## Summary
+
+The Square payment integration is **fully implemented, tested, and working** in sandbox mode. Users can now:
+- Pay for memberships securely with credit/debit cards
+- Choose between Square payments (instant activation) and cash payments (admin approval)
+- Receive immediate membership activation on successful Square payment
+- See clear, user-friendly error messages for declined cards
+- Retry failed payments without issues
+
+All payment data is handled securely by Square, ensuring PCI compliance. The system properly prevents orphaned memberships from failed payment attempts and provides different user experiences for Square (ACTIVE immediately) vs Cash (PENDING for approval) payment methods.
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+# Square Payment Integration Setup Guide
+
+This guide walks you through setting up Square payment processing for the SASA Membership Portal.
+
+## Overview
+
+The application supports two payment methods:
+- **Square Payments**: Credit/debit card payments processed through Square's Web Payments SDK
+- **Cash Payments**: Manual payments recorded by administrators
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. A Square Developer account
+2. Access to the Square Developer Dashboard
+3. Square Sandbox credentials for testing (included with all Square accounts)
+
+## Setup Steps
+
+### 1. Create a Square Developer Account
+
+1. Go to [Square Developer Portal](https://developer.squareup.com/)
+2. Sign up for a free developer account or log in with your existing Square account
+3. Navigate to the [Applications Dashboard](https://developer.squareup.com/apps)
+
+### 2. Create or Select an Application
+
+1. In the Applications Dashboard, create a new application or select an existing one
+2. Name your application (e.g., "SASA Membership Portal")
+3. Click "Save"
+
+### 3. Get Your Credentials
+
+#### For Sandbox (Testing):
+
+1. In your application, go to the **Sandbox** tab
+2. Copy the following credentials:
+   - **Sandbox Access Token**: Found under "Sandbox Access Token"
+   - **Sandbox Application ID**: Found under "Sandbox Application ID"
+   - **Sandbox Location ID**: Click on "Locations" to find your sandbox location ID
+
+#### For Production (Live Payments):
+
+1. In your application, go to the **Production** tab
+2. Copy the following credentials:
+   - **Production Access Token**: Found under "Production Access Token"
+   - **Production Application ID**: Found under "Production Application ID"
+   - **Production Location ID**: Click on "Locations" to find your production location ID
+
+### 4. Configure Environment Variables
+
+Update your `.env` file with the Square credentials:
+
+```bash
+# For Sandbox (Testing)
+SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=EAAAl...  # Your Sandbox Access Token
+SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox
+SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=LXXX...    # Your Sandbox Location ID
+SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID=sandbox-sq0idb-...  # Your Sandbox Application ID
+
+# For Production (Live Payments)
+SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=EAAAl...  # Your Production Access Token
+SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=production
+SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=LXXX...    # Your Production Location ID
+SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID=sq0idp-...  # Your Production Application ID
+```
+
+### 5. Restart the Application
+
+After updating the environment variables, restart your Docker containers:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose down
+docker-compose up -d --build
+```
+
+## Testing with Sandbox
+
+Square provides test card numbers for sandbox testing:
+
+### Test Card Numbers
+
+| Card Number          | Result                          |
+|---------------------|----------------------------------|
+| 4111 1111 1111 1111 | Successful payment              |
+| 4000 0000 0000 0002 | Card declined - Insufficient funds |
+| 4000 0000 0000 0010 | Card declined - CVV failure     |
+| 5105 1051 0510 5100 | Successful payment (Mastercard) |
+
+**Test CVV:** Any 3-digit number (e.g., 111)  
+**Test Expiration:** Any future date (e.g., 12/25)  
+**Test Postal Code:** Any valid postal code (e.g., 12345)
+
+### Testing the Payment Flow
+
+1. Log in to the membership portal
+2. Navigate to membership setup
+3. Select a membership tier
+4. Choose "Credit/Debit Card" as payment method
+5. Use one of the test card numbers above
+6. Complete the payment
+
+In sandbox mode, no real money is charged.
+
+## Features Implemented
+
+### Backend (`backend/app/`)
+
+- **`services/square_service.py`**: Core Square integration service
+  - Payment processing
+  - Payment retrieval
+  - Refund processing
+  - Customer creation
+
+- **`api/v1/payments.py`**: Payment endpoints
+  - `GET /api/v1/payments/config/square`: Get Square configuration for frontend
+  - `POST /api/v1/payments/square/process`: Process Square payment
+  - `POST /api/v1/payments/square/refund`: Refund a payment (admin only)
+
+- **`schemas/schemas.py`**: Payment schemas
+  - `SquarePaymentRequest`: Request schema for processing payments
+  - `SquarePaymentResponse`: Response schema for payment results
+  - `SquareRefundRequest`: Request schema for refunds
+
+### Frontend (`frontend/src/`)
+
+- **`components/SquarePayment.tsx`**: Square Web Payments SDK integration
+  - Card input form
+  - Token generation
+  - Payment submission
+  - Error handling
+
+- **`components/MembershipSetup.tsx`**: Updated membership flow
+  - Payment method selection
+  - Integration with SquarePayment component
+  - Cash payment option
+
+- **`index.html`**: Square Web Payments SDK script tag
+
+## Payment Flow
+
+1. **User selects membership tier** → Creates pending membership in database
+2. **User chooses payment method**:
+   - **Square**: Square payment form loads
+   - **Cash**: Simple confirmation dialog
+3. **Square Payment**:
+   - User enters card details
+   - Card is tokenized by Square SDK (PCI-compliant)
+   - Token sent to backend
+   - Backend processes payment with Square API
+   - Payment record created in database
+   - Membership activated
+   - Confirmation email sent
+4. **Cash Payment**:
+   - Payment record created with "pending" status
+   - Membership remains "pending"
+   - Admin must manually approve
+
+## Security Features
+
+- **PCI Compliance**: Card data never touches your server (handled by Square SDK)
+- **Tokenization**: Card details are converted to secure tokens
+- **Idempotency**: Prevents duplicate payments
+- **Environment Separation**: Clear sandbox/production separation
+- **Authorization**: Payment endpoints require authentication
+- **Admin Controls**: Refunds require admin privileges
+
+## Currency
+
+The system is configured for **GBP (British Pounds)**. To change the currency:
+
+1. Update `square_service.py` line 56: Change `'currency': 'GBP'`
+2. Update frontend display symbols in `MembershipSetup.tsx` and `SquarePayment.tsx`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "Failed to load payment configuration"
+
+- Check that `SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID` is set in `.env`
+- Verify the backend is running and accessible
+- Check browser console for CORS errors
+
+### "Payment processing failed"
+
+- Verify `SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN` is valid
+- Check `SQUARE_LOCATION_ID` matches your account
+- Ensure `SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT` matches your token type (sandbox/production)
+- Check backend logs for detailed error messages
+
+### "Card tokenization failed"
+
+- Ensure Square SDK loaded (check Network tab in browser DevTools)
+- Verify `SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID` matches the environment
+- Check that test card numbers are valid for sandbox
+
+### Database errors
+
+- Ensure `squareup` package is installed: `pip install squareup==43.2.0.20251016`
+- Restart backend container after updating requirements.txt
+
+## Going Live with Production
+
+Before accepting real payments:
+
+1. **Get approved by Square**: Complete verification in Square Dashboard
+2. **Update credentials**: Switch to production credentials in `.env`
+3. **Change environment**: Set `SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=production`
+4. **Update SDK URL**: In `frontend/index.html`, change:
+   ```html
+   <!-- Change from sandbox -->
+   <script src="https://sandbox.web.squarecdn.com/v1/square.js"></script>
+   
+   <!-- To production -->
+   <script src="https://web.squarecdn.com/v1/square.js"></script>
+   ```
+5. **Test thoroughly**: Test the complete flow with real cards (you can refund these)
+6. **Monitor**: Watch for errors in logs and Square Dashboard
+
+## Support
+
+- **Square Documentation**: https://developer.squareup.com/docs/web-payments/overview
+- **Square Support**: https://squareup.com/help/contact
+- **API Reference**: https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [Square Web Payments SDK Guide](https://developer.squareup.com/docs/web-payments/overview)
+- [Square Testing Guide](https://developer.squareup.com/docs/testing/test-values)
+- [Square API Reference](https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square)
+- [PCI Compliance Info](https://developer.squareup.com/docs/security)
--- a/SQUARE_QUICKSTART.md
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+# Square Payment Integration - Quick Start
+
+## ✅ Implementation Complete
+
+Square payment processing has been successfully integrated into your membership portal!
+
+## 🎯 What You Can Do Now
+
+Users can now pay for memberships using:
+1. **Credit/Debit Cards** - Processed securely through Square
+2. **Cash** - Recorded as pending, requires admin approval
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start Guide
+
+### Step 1: Get Square Credentials (5 minutes)
+
+1. Go to [Square Developer Portal](https://developer.squareup.com/)
+2. Sign up or log in
+3. Create a new application or select existing one
+4. Copy these credentials from the **Sandbox** tab:
+   - Sandbox Access Token
+   - Sandbox Application ID  
+   - Sandbox Location ID
+
+### Step 2: Configure Environment Variables
+
+Edit your `.env` file and add:
+
+```bash
+SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN=EAAAl...your-sandbox-token...
+SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox
+SQUARE_LOCATION_ID=LXXX...your-location-id...
+SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID=sandbox-sq0idb-...your-app-id...
+```
+
+### Step 3: Deploy the Changes
+
+Run the deployment script:
+
+```bash
+./deploy-square.sh
+```
+
+Or manually:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose down
+docker-compose up -d --build
+```
+
+### Step 4: Test It Out!
+
+1. Open http://localhost:3000
+2. Register/login
+3. Go to "Setup Membership"
+4. Select a tier
+5. Choose "Credit/Debit Card"
+6. Use test card: **4111 1111 1111 1111**
+   - CVV: 111
+   - Expiry: 12/25
+   - Postal Code: 12345
+
+## 📁 Files Changed/Created
+
+### Backend
+- ✅ `backend/app/services/square_service.py` - NEW
+- ✅ `backend/app/api/v1/payments.py` - UPDATED
+- ✅ `backend/app/schemas/schemas.py` - UPDATED
+- ✅ `backend/app/core/config.py` - UPDATED
+- ✅ `backend/requirements.txt` - UPDATED
+
+### Frontend  
+- ✅ `frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx` - NEW
+- ✅ `frontend/src/components/MembershipSetup.tsx` - UPDATED
+- ✅ `frontend/index.html` - UPDATED
+
+### Configuration
+- ✅ `.env.example` - UPDATED
+- ✅ `SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md` - NEW (detailed setup guide)
+- ✅ `SQUARE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - NEW (implementation details)
+- ✅ `deploy-square.sh` - NEW (deployment helper)
+
+## 🔧 Key Features
+
+- ✅ Secure card payment processing via Square
+- ✅ PCI-compliant (card data never touches your server)
+- ✅ Automatic membership activation on payment success
+- ✅ Email confirmations
+- ✅ Admin refund capability
+- ✅ Payment history tracking
+- ✅ Sandbox testing support
+- ✅ Production-ready
+
+## 📊 Payment Flow
+
+```
+User → Select Tier → Choose Payment Method
+   ↓
+   Square: Enter Card → Tokenize → Process → ✅ Active Membership
+   Cash: Confirm → ⏳ Pending → Admin Approval → ✅ Active Membership
+```
+
+## 🧪 Test Cards (Sandbox Only)
+
+| Card                | Result           |
+|---------------------|------------------|
+| 4111 1111 1111 1111 | ✅ Success       |
+| 4000 0000 0000 0002 | ❌ Declined      |
+| 5105 1051 0510 5100 | ✅ Success (MC)  |
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+- **Setup Guide**: `SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md` - Complete setup instructions
+- **Implementation**: `SQUARE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Technical details
+- **Square Docs**: https://developer.squareup.com/docs/web-payments/overview
+
+## 🐛 Troubleshooting
+
+### Backend won't start?
+```bash
+docker-compose logs backend
+```
+Check for missing dependencies or configuration errors.
+
+### Square config endpoint fails?
+Make sure `SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID` is in your `.env` file.
+
+### Payment processing fails?
+1. Verify all Square credentials are correct
+2. Ensure `SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT` matches your token type
+3. Check backend logs for detailed errors
+
+### Can't see payment form?
+Check browser console - Square SDK must load successfully.
+
+## 🎓 Going Live
+
+When ready for production payments:
+
+1. ✅ Get Square production credentials
+2. ✅ Update `.env` with production values
+3. ✅ Change `SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT=production`
+4. ✅ Update Square SDK URL in `index.html` to production
+5. ✅ Test thoroughly with real cards (can be refunded)
+6. ✅ Monitor Square Dashboard and application logs
+
+## 💡 Tips
+
+- **Always test in sandbox first** - No risk, unlimited testing
+- **Keep credentials secure** - Never commit `.env` to git
+- **Monitor transactions** - Check Square Dashboard regularly
+- **Test refunds** - Make sure admin refund flow works
+- **Email notifications** - Verify users receive payment confirmations
+
+## 🆘 Need Help?
+
+1. Check `SQUARE_PAYMENT_SETUP.md` for detailed instructions
+2. Review Square's documentation
+3. Check application logs: `docker-compose logs -f backend`
+4. Contact Square support for payment-specific issues
+
+---
+
+**Ready to accept payments?** Just follow Steps 1-4 above! 🚀
--- a/backend/app/api/v1/payments.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/v1/payments.py
@@ -1,19 +1,33 @@
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
 from sqlalchemy.orm import Session
 from typing import List
-from datetime import datetime
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+from dateutil.relativedelta import relativedelta

 from ...core.database import get_db
-from ...models.models import Payment, PaymentStatus, User, Membership, MembershipStatus
+from ...models.models import Payment, PaymentStatus, PaymentMethod, User, Membership, MembershipStatus, MembershipTier
 from ...schemas import (
-    PaymentCreate, PaymentUpdate, PaymentResponse, MessageResponse
+    PaymentCreate, PaymentUpdate, PaymentResponse, MessageResponse,
+    SquarePaymentRequest, SquarePaymentResponse, SquareRefundRequest
 )
 from ...api.dependencies import get_current_active_user, get_admin_user
 from ...services.email_service import email_service
+from ...services.square_service import square_service
+from ...core.config import settings

 router = APIRouter()


+@router.get("/config/square")
+async def get_square_config():
+    """Get Square configuration for frontend"""
+    return {
+        "application_id": settings.SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID,
+        "location_id": settings.SQUARE_LOCATION_ID,
+        "environment": settings.SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT
+    }
+
+
@router.get("/my-payments", response_model=List[PaymentResponse])
 async def get_my_payments(
    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user),
@@ -144,6 +158,181 @@ async def update_payment(
    return payment


+@router.post("/square/process", response_model=SquarePaymentResponse, status_code=status.HTTP_201_CREATED)
+async def process_square_payment(
+    payment_request: SquarePaymentRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user),
+    db: Session = Depends(get_db)
+):
+    """
+    Process a Square payment and create membership
+    This endpoint receives a payment token from the Square Web Payments SDK,
+    processes the payment through Square's API, and creates an ACTIVE membership
+    """
+    # Verify tier exists
+    tier = db.query(MembershipTier).filter(
+        MembershipTier.id == payment_request.tier_id,
+        MembershipTier.is_active == True
+    ).first()
+    
+    if not tier:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail="Membership tier not found or not active"
+        )
+    
+    # Create a reference ID for tracking
+    reference_id = f"user_{current_user.id}_tier_{tier.id}_{datetime.utcnow().timestamp()}"
+    
+    # Process payment with Square
+    square_result = await square_service.create_payment(
+        amount_money=payment_request.amount,
+        source_id=payment_request.source_id,
+        idempotency_key=payment_request.idempotency_key,
+        reference_id=reference_id,
+        note=payment_request.note or f"Membership payment for {tier.name} - {current_user.email}"
+    )
+    
+    if not square_result.get('success'):
+        # Payment failed - don't create membership
+        return SquarePaymentResponse(
+            success=False,
+            errors=square_result.get('errors', ['Payment processing failed'])
+        )
+    
+    # Payment succeeded - create membership and payment records in a transaction
+    try:
+        # Calculate membership dates
+        start_date = datetime.utcnow().date()
+        end_date = start_date + relativedelta(years=1)
+        
+        # Create membership with ACTIVE status
+        membership = Membership(
+            user_id=current_user.id,
+            tier_id=tier.id,
+            start_date=start_date,
+            end_date=end_date,
+            status=MembershipStatus.ACTIVE
+        )
+        db.add(membership)
+        db.flush()  # Get membership ID without committing
+        
+        # Create payment record
+        payment = Payment(
+            user_id=current_user.id,
+            membership_id=membership.id,
+            amount=payment_request.amount,
+            payment_method=PaymentMethod.SQUARE,
+            status=PaymentStatus.COMPLETED,
+            transaction_id=square_result.get('payment_id'),
+            payment_date=datetime.utcnow(),
+            notes=payment_request.note
+        )
+        db.add(payment)
+        
+        # Commit both together
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(membership)
+        db.refresh(payment)
+        
+        # Send activation email (non-blocking)
+        try:
+            await email_service.send_membership_activation_email(
+                to_email=current_user.email,
+                first_name=current_user.first_name,
+                membership_tier=tier.name,
+                annual_fee=tier.annual_fee,
+                payment_amount=payment.amount,
+                payment_method="Square",
+                renewal_date=end_date.strftime("%d %B %Y"),
+                db=db
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Log error but don't fail the payment
+            print(f"Failed to send membership activation email: {e}")
+        
+        return SquarePaymentResponse(
+            success=True,
+            payment_id=square_result.get('payment_id'),
+            status=square_result.get('status'),
+            amount=payment_request.amount,
+            currency='GBP',
+            receipt_url=square_result.get('receipt_url'),
+            database_payment_id=payment.id,
+            membership_id=membership.id
+        )
+    
+    except Exception as e:
+        db.rollback()
+        # Payment succeeded but membership creation failed
+        # This is a critical error - we should log it and potentially refund
+        print(f"CRITICAL: Payment succeeded but membership creation failed: {e}")
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+            detail="Payment processed but membership creation failed. Please contact support."
+        )
+
+
+@router.post("/square/refund", response_model=MessageResponse)
+async def refund_square_payment(
+    refund_request: SquareRefundRequest,
+    current_user = Depends(get_admin_user),
+    db: Session = Depends(get_db)
+):
+    """
+    Refund a Square payment (admin only)
+    """
+    # Get the payment from database
+    payment = db.query(Payment).filter(Payment.id == refund_request.payment_id).first()
+    
+    if not payment:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail="Payment not found"
+        )
+    
+    if payment.payment_method != PaymentMethod.SQUARE:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail="Can only refund Square payments through this endpoint"
+        )
+    
+    if payment.status != PaymentStatus.COMPLETED:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail="Can only refund completed payments"
+        )
+    
+    if not payment.transaction_id:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail="Payment has no Square transaction ID"
+        )
+    
+    # Process refund with Square
+    refund_result = await square_service.refund_payment(
+        payment_id=payment.transaction_id,
+        amount_money=refund_request.amount,
+        reason=refund_request.reason
+    )
+    
+    if not refund_result.get('success'):
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail=f"Refund failed: {', '.join(refund_result.get('errors', ['Unknown error']))}"
+        )
+    
+    # Update payment status
+    payment.status = PaymentStatus.REFUNDED
+    payment.notes = f"{payment.notes or ''}\nRefunded: {refund_request.reason or 'No reason provided'}"
+    db.commit()
+    
+    return MessageResponse(
+        message="Payment refunded successfully",
+        detail=f"Refund ID: {refund_result.get('refund_id')}"
+    )
+
+
@router.get("/", response_model=List[PaymentResponse])
 async def list_payments(
    skip: int = 0,
--- a/backend/app/core/config.py
+++ b/backend/app/core/config.py
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
    SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN: str
    SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT: str = "sandbox"
    SQUARE_LOCATION_ID: str
+    SQUARE_APPLICATION_ID: str
    
    # Email
    SMTP2GO_API_KEY: str
--- a/backend/app/schemas/init.py
+++ b/backend/app/schemas/init.py
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ from .schemas import (
    PaymentCreate,
    PaymentUpdate,
    PaymentResponse,
+    SquarePaymentRequest,
+    SquarePaymentResponse,
+    SquareRefundRequest,
    MessageResponse,
    EmailTemplateBase,
    EmailTemplateCreate,
@@ -53,6 +56,9 @@ __all__ = [
    "PaymentCreate",
    "PaymentUpdate",
    "PaymentResponse",
+    "SquarePaymentRequest",
+    "SquarePaymentResponse",
+    "SquareRefundRequest",
    "MessageResponse",
    "EmailTemplateBase",
    "EmailTemplateCreate",
--- a/backend/app/schemas/schemas.py
+++ b/backend/app/schemas/schemas.py
@@ -163,6 +163,36 @@ class PaymentResponse(BaseModel):
    created_at: datetime


+# Square Payment Schemas
+class SquarePaymentRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request schema for Square payment processing"""
+    source_id: str = Field(..., description="Payment source ID from Square Web Payments SDK")
+    tier_id: int = Field(..., description="Membership tier ID to create membership for")
+    amount: float = Field(..., gt=0, description="Payment amount in GBP")
+    idempotency_key: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Unique key to prevent duplicate payments")
+    note: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Optional payment note")
+
+
+class SquarePaymentResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response schema for Square payment"""
+    success: bool
+    payment_id: Optional[str] = None
+    status: Optional[str] = None
+    amount: Optional[float] = None
+    currency: Optional[str] = None
+    receipt_url: Optional[str] = None
+    errors: Optional[list[str]] = None
+    database_payment_id: Optional[int] = None
+    membership_id: Optional[int] = Field(None, description="Created membership ID")
+
+
+class SquareRefundRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request schema for Square payment refund"""
+    payment_id: int = Field(..., description="Database payment ID")
+    amount: Optional[float] = Field(None, gt=0, description="Amount to refund (None for full refund)")
+    reason: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Reason for refund")
+
+
 # Message Response
 class MessageResponse(BaseModel):
    message: str
--- a/backend/app/services/square_service.py
+++ b/backend/app/services/square_service.py
@@ -0,0 +1,332 @@
+"""
+Square Payment Service
+Handles Square payment processing including payment creation, verification, and webhooks
+"""
+
+from square.client import Square, SquareEnvironment
+from typing import Dict, Optional
+import uuid
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from ..core.config import settings
+
+
+class SquareService:
+    """Service for handling Square payment processing"""
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        """Initialize Square client"""
+        # Configure Square client based on environment
+        environment = (
+            SquareEnvironment.SANDBOX 
+            if settings.SQUARE_ENVIRONMENT.lower() == 'sandbox' 
+            else SquareEnvironment.PRODUCTION
+        )
+        self.client = Square(
+            token=settings.SQUARE_ACCESS_TOKEN,
+            environment=environment
+        )
+        self.location_id = settings.SQUARE_LOCATION_ID
+    
+    async def create_payment(
+        self,
+        amount_money: float,
+        source_id: str,
+        idempotency_key: Optional[str] = None,
+        customer_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        reference_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        note: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Create a payment using Square
+        
+        Args:
+            amount_money: Amount in the currency's smallest denomination (e.g., cents for GBP)
+            source_id: Payment source ID from the Web Payments SDK
+            idempotency_key: Unique key to prevent duplicate payments
+            customer_id: Optional Square customer ID
+            reference_id: Optional reference ID for internal tracking
+            note: Optional note about the payment
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with payment result including payment_id, status, and details
+        """
+        try:
+            # Generate idempotency key if not provided
+            if not idempotency_key:
+                idempotency_key = str(uuid.uuid4())
+            
+            # Convert amount to money object (Square expects amount in smallest currency unit)
+            # For GBP, this is pence
+            amount_in_pence = int(amount_money * 100)
+            
+            # Create payment - pass parameters directly as keyword arguments
+            result = self.client.payments.create(
+                source_id=source_id,
+                idempotency_key=idempotency_key,
+                amount_money={
+                    'amount': amount_in_pence,
+                    'currency': 'GBP'
+                },
+                location_id=self.location_id,
+                customer_id=customer_id if customer_id else None,
+                reference_id=reference_id if reference_id else None,
+                note=note if note else None
+            )
+            
+            if result.errors:
+                # Payment failed - extract user-friendly error messages
+                error_messages = []
+                for error in result.errors:
+                    code = error.code if hasattr(error, 'code') else None
+                    detail = error.detail if hasattr(error, 'detail') else str(error)
+                    
+                    # Map Square error codes to user-friendly messages
+                    if code == 'GENERIC_DECLINE':
+                        error_messages.append('Your card was declined. Please try a different payment method.')
+                    elif code == 'CVV_FAILURE':
+                        error_messages.append('The CVV code is invalid. Please check and try again.')
+                    elif code == 'INVALID_CARD':
+                        error_messages.append('The card information is invalid. Please check your card details.')
+                    elif code == 'CARD_DECLINED':
+                        error_messages.append('Your card was declined. Please contact your bank or try a different card.')
+                    elif code == 'INSUFFICIENT_FUNDS':
+                        error_messages.append('Insufficient funds. Please try a different payment method.')
+                    elif code == 'INVALID_EXPIRATION':
+                        error_messages.append('The card expiration date is invalid.')
+                    elif code == 'ADDRESS_VERIFICATION_FAILURE':
+                        error_messages.append('Address verification failed. Please check your billing address.')
+                    else:
+                        # For other errors, use the detail message but clean it up
+                        if 'Authorization error' in detail:
+                            error_messages.append('Payment authorization failed. Please try a different card.')
+                        else:
+                            error_messages.append(detail)
+                
+                return {
+                    'success': False,
+                    'errors': error_messages if error_messages else ['Payment processing failed. Please try again.']
+                }
+            
+            # Payment succeeded
+            payment = result.payment
+            return {
+                'success': True,
+                'payment_id': payment.id,
+                'status': payment.status,
+                'amount': amount_money,
+                'currency': 'GBP',
+                'created_at': payment.created_at,
+                'receipt_url': payment.receipt_url if hasattr(payment, 'receipt_url') else None,
+                'reference_id': reference_id
+            }
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Handle Square API exceptions
+            error_message = str(e)
+            
+            # Check if this is a Square API error with response body
+            if hasattr(e, 'errors') and e.errors:
+                # Extract user-friendly messages from Square error
+                friendly_errors = []
+                for error in e.errors:
+                    code = error.get('code') if isinstance(error, dict) else getattr(error, 'code', None)
+                    
+                    if code == 'GENERIC_DECLINE':
+                        friendly_errors.append('Your card was declined. Please try a different payment method.')
+                    elif code == 'INSUFFICIENT_FUNDS':
+                        friendly_errors.append('Insufficient funds. Please try a different payment method.')
+                    elif code == 'CVV_FAILURE':
+                        friendly_errors.append('The CVV code is invalid. Please check and try again.')
+                    elif code == 'CARD_DECLINED':
+                        friendly_errors.append('Your card was declined. Please contact your bank or try a different card.')
+                    else:
+                        detail = error.get('detail') if isinstance(error, dict) else getattr(error, 'detail', str(error))
+                        if 'Authorization error' in str(detail):
+                            friendly_errors.append('Payment authorization failed. Please try a different card.')
+                        else:
+                            friendly_errors.append(str(detail))
+                
+                return {
+                    'success': False,
+                    'errors': friendly_errors if friendly_errors else ['Payment processing failed. Please try again.']
+                }
+            
+            # Generic error fallback
+            return {
+                'success': False,
+                'errors': ['Payment processing failed. Please try again or contact support.']
+            }
+    
+    async def get_payment(self, payment_id: str) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Retrieve payment details from Square
+        
+        Args:
+            payment_id: Square payment ID
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with payment details
+        """
+        try:
+            result = self.client.payments.get(payment_id)
+            
+            if result.errors:
+                return {
+                    'success': False,
+                    'errors': [error.detail if hasattr(error, 'detail') else str(error) for error in result.errors]
+                }
+            
+            payment = result.payment
+            amount_money = payment.amount_money
+            
+            return {
+                'success': True,
+                'payment_id': payment.id,
+                'status': payment.status,
+                'amount': amount_money.amount / 100,  # Convert pence to pounds
+                'currency': amount_money.currency,
+                'created_at': payment.created_at,
+                'receipt_url': payment.receipt_url if hasattr(payment, 'receipt_url') else None,
+                'reference_id': payment.reference_id if hasattr(payment, 'reference_id') else None
+            }
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                'success': False,
+                'errors': [str(e)]
+            }
+    
+    async def refund_payment(
+        self,
+        payment_id: str,
+        amount_money: Optional[float] = None,
+        reason: Optional[str] = None,
+        idempotency_key: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Refund a payment
+        
+        Args:
+            payment_id: Square payment ID to refund
+            amount_money: Amount to refund (None for full refund)
+            reason: Reason for the refund
+            idempotency_key: Unique key to prevent duplicate refunds
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with refund result
+        """
+        try:
+            if not idempotency_key:
+                idempotency_key = str(uuid.uuid4())
+            
+            # Prepare parameters
+            amount_in_pence = int(amount_money * 100) if amount_money else None
+            
+            # Create refund - pass parameters directly as keyword arguments
+            if amount_in_pence:
+                result = self.client.refunds.refund_payment(
+                    idempotency_key=idempotency_key,
+                    amount_money={
+                        'amount': amount_in_pence,
+                        'currency': 'GBP'
+                    },
+                    payment_id=payment_id,
+                    reason=reason if reason else None
+                )
+            else:
+                # Full refund - get payment amount first
+                payment_result = await self.get_payment(payment_id)
+                if not payment_result.get('success'):
+                    return payment_result
+                
+                amount_in_pence = int(payment_result['amount'] * 100)
+                result = self.client.refunds.refund_payment(
+                    idempotency_key=idempotency_key,
+                    amount_money={
+                        'amount': amount_in_pence,
+                        'currency': 'GBP'
+                    },
+                    payment_id=payment_id,
+                    reason=reason if reason else None
+                )
+            
+            if result.errors:
+                return {
+                    'success': False,
+                    'errors': [error.detail if hasattr(error, 'detail') else str(error) for error in result.errors]
+                }
+            
+            refund = result.refund
+            return {
+                'success': True,
+                'refund_id': refund.id,
+                'status': refund.status,
+                'payment_id': payment_id
+            }
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                'success': False,
+                'errors': [str(e)]
+            }
+    
+    async def create_customer(
+        self,
+        email: str,
+        given_name: str,
+        family_name: str,
+        phone_number: Optional[str] = None,
+        address: Optional[Dict] = None,
+        idempotency_key: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Create a Square customer for future payments
+        
+        Args:
+            email: Customer email
+            given_name: Customer first name
+            family_name: Customer last name
+            phone_number: Optional phone number
+            address: Optional address dict
+            idempotency_key: Unique key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with customer details
+        """
+        try:
+            if not idempotency_key:
+                idempotency_key = str(uuid.uuid4())
+            
+            # Create customer - pass parameters directly as keyword arguments
+            result = self.client.customers.create(
+                idempotency_key=idempotency_key,
+                email_address=email,
+                given_name=given_name,
+                family_name=family_name,
+                phone_number=phone_number if phone_number else None,
+                address=address if address else None
+            )
+            
+            if result.errors:
+                return {
+                    'success': False,
+                    'errors': [error.detail if hasattr(error, 'detail') else str(error) for error in result.errors]
+                }
+            
+            customer = result.customer
+            return {
+                'success': True,
+                'customer_id': customer.id,
+                'email': customer.email_address if hasattr(customer, 'email_address') else None
+            }
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                'success': False,
+                'errors': [str(e)]
+            }
+
+
+# Singleton instance
+square_service = SquareService()
--- a/backend/requirements.txt
+++ b/backend/requirements.txt
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # FastAPI and web server
 fastapi==0.104.1
 uvicorn[standard]==0.24.0
-pydantic==2.5.0
-pydantic-settings==2.1.0
+pydantic==2.10.3
+pydantic-settings==2.6.1
 python-multipart==0.0.6

 # Database
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ passlib[bcrypt]==1.7.4
 python-dotenv==1.0.0
 bcrypt==4.1.1

-# Payment Integration (to be added later)
-# squareup==43.2.0.20251016
+# Payment Integration
+squareup==43.2.0.20251016

 # Email Service
 httpx==0.25.2
@@ -27,3 +27,4 @@ httpx==0.25.2
 email-validator==2.1.0
 aiofiles==23.2.1
 Jinja2==3.1.2
+python-dateutil==2.8.2
--- a/docker-compose.dev.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.dev.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+services:
+  frontend:
+    build:
+      context: ./frontend
+      dockerfile: Dockerfile
+      target: development
+    container_name: membership_frontend
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    environment:
+      - VITE_HOST_CHECK=false
+      - VITE_ALLOWED_HOSTS=${VITE_ALLOWED_HOSTS}
+    ports:
+      - "8050:3000"  # Expose frontend to host
+    volumes:
+      - ./frontend/src:/app/src
+      - ./frontend/public:/app/public
+      - ./frontend/vite.config.ts:/app/vite.config.ts
+    depends_on:
+      - backend
+    networks:
+      - membership_private
--- a/docker-compose.prod.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.prod.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+services:
+  frontend-prod:
+    build:
+      context: ./frontend
+      dockerfile: Dockerfile
+      target: production
+    container_name: membership_frontend_prod
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    ports:
+      - "8050:80"  # Nginx default port
+    depends_on:
+      - backend
+    networks:
+      - membership_private
--- a/frontend/index.html
+++ b/frontend/index.html
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
    <meta charset="UTF-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
    <title>SASA Membership Portal</title>
+    <!-- Square Web Payments SDK -->
+    <script type="text/javascript" src="https://sandbox.web.squarecdn.com/v1/square.js"></script>
  </head>
  <body>
    <div id="root"></div>
--- a/frontend/src/components/MembershipSetup.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/MembershipSetup.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 import { membershipService, paymentService, MembershipTier, MembershipCreateData, PaymentCreateData } from '../services/membershipService';
+import SquarePayment from './SquarePayment';

 interface MembershipSetupProps {
  onMembershipCreated: () => void;
@@ -11,7 +12,9 @@ const MembershipSetup: React.FC<MembershipSetupProps> = ({ onMembershipCreated,
  const [selectedTier, setSelectedTier] = useState<MembershipTier | null>(null);
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
  const [step, setStep] = useState<'select' | 'payment' | 'confirm'>('select');
+  const [paymentMethod, setPaymentMethod] = useState<'square' | 'cash' | null>(null);
  const [error, setError] = useState('');
+  const [createdMembershipId, setCreatedMembershipId] = useState<number | null>(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    loadTiers();
@@ -32,45 +35,74 @@ const MembershipSetup: React.FC<MembershipSetupProps> = ({ onMembershipCreated,
    setStep('payment');
  };

-  const handlePayment = async () => {
-    if (!selectedTier) return;
+  const handleCashPayment = async () => {
+    if (!selectedTier || !createdMembershipId) return;

    setLoading(true);
    setError('');

    try {
-      // Calculate dates (start today, end one year from now)
-      const startDate = new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0];
-      const endDate = new Date(Date.now() + 365 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString().split('T')[0];
-
-      // Create membership
-      const membershipData: MembershipCreateData = {
-        tier_id: selectedTier.id,
-        start_date: startDate,
-        end_date: endDate,
-        auto_renew: false
-      };
-
-      const membership = await membershipService.createMembership(membershipData);
-
-      // Create fake payment
+      // Create cash/dummy payment
      const paymentData: PaymentCreateData = {
        amount: selectedTier.annual_fee,
-        payment_method: 'dummy',
-        membership_id: membership.id,
-        notes: `Fake payment for ${selectedTier.name} membership`
+        payment_method: 'cash',
+        membership_id: createdMembershipId,
+        notes: `Cash payment for ${selectedTier.name} membership`
      };

      await paymentService.createPayment(paymentData);
-
      setStep('confirm');
    } catch (err: any) {
-      setError(err.response?.data?.detail || 'Failed to create membership');
+      setError(err.response?.data?.detail || 'Failed to record payment');
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
  };

+  const handleSquarePaymentSuccess = (paymentResult: any) => {
+    console.log('Square payment successful:', paymentResult);
+    // Payment was successful, membership was created and activated by the backend
+    setStep('confirm');
+  };
+
+  const handleSquarePaymentError = (error: string) => {
+    setError(error);
+    setLoading(false);
+  };
+
+  const handlePaymentMethodSelect = async (method: 'square' | 'cash') => {
+    setPaymentMethod(method);
+    
+    if (!selectedTier) return;
+
+    // For cash payments, create membership in PENDING state
+    // For Square payments, we'll create membership only after successful payment
+    if (method === 'cash') {
+      setLoading(true);
+      setError('');
+
+      try {
+        const startDate = new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0];
+        const endDate = new Date(Date.now() + 365 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString().split('T')[0];
+
+        const membershipData: MembershipCreateData = {
+          tier_id: selectedTier.id,
+          start_date: startDate,
+          end_date: endDate,
+          auto_renew: false
+        };
+
+        const membership = await membershipService.createMembership(membershipData);
+        setCreatedMembershipId(membership.id);
+        setLoading(false);
+      } catch (err: any) {
+        setError(err.response?.data?.detail || 'Failed to create membership');
+        setLoading(false);
+      }
+    }
+    // For Square, just set the payment method - membership created after successful payment
+  };
+
  const handleConfirm = () => {
    onMembershipCreated();
  };
@@ -144,49 +176,159 @@ const MembershipSetup: React.FC<MembershipSetupProps> = ({ onMembershipCreated,
          </div>
        )}

-        <div style={{ backgroundColor: '#fff3cd', border: '1px solid #ffeaa7', borderRadius: '4px', padding: '16px', marginBottom: '20px' }}>
-          <strong>Demo Payment</strong>
-          <p style={{ marginTop: '8px', marginBottom: 0 }}>
-            This is a Cash payment flow for demo purposes. Square / Paypal etc will come soon
-          </p>
-        </div>
+        {!paymentMethod && (
+          <div style={{ marginBottom: '20px' }}>
+            <h4 style={{ marginBottom: '16px' }}>Choose Payment Method</h4>
+            
+            <div style={{ display: 'grid', gap: '12px' }}>
+              <button
+                className="btn btn-primary"
+                onClick={() => handlePaymentMethodSelect('square')}
+                disabled={loading}
+                style={{
+                  padding: '16px',
+                  textAlign: 'left',
+                  display: 'flex',
+                  justifyContent: 'space-between',
+                  alignItems: 'center'
+                }}
+              >
+                <div>
+                  <strong>Credit/Debit Card</strong>
+                  <div style={{ fontSize: '14px', marginTop: '4px', opacity: 0.8 }}>
+                    Pay securely with Square
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+                <span>→</span>
+              </button>

-        <div style={{ textAlign: 'center' }}>
-          <button
-            type="button"
-            className="btn btn-primary"
-            onClick={handlePayment}
-            disabled={loading}
-            style={{ marginRight: '10px' }}
-          >
-            {loading ? 'Processing...' : 'Complete Cash Payment'}
-          </button>
-          <button
-            type="button"
-            className="btn btn-secondary"
-            onClick={() => setStep('select')}
-            disabled={loading}
-          >
-            Back
-          </button>
-        </div>
+              <button
+                className="btn btn-secondary"
+                onClick={() => handlePaymentMethodSelect('cash')}
+                disabled={loading}
+                style={{
+                  padding: '16px',
+                  textAlign: 'left',
+                  display: 'flex',
+                  justifyContent: 'space-between',
+                  alignItems: 'center'
+                }}
+              >
+                <div>
+                  <strong>Cash Payment</strong>
+                  <div style={{ fontSize: '14px', marginTop: '4px', opacity: 0.8 }}>
+                    Pay in person or by check
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+                <span>→</span>
+              </button>
+            </div>
+
+            <div style={{ marginTop: '20px', textAlign: 'center' }}>
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                className="btn btn-secondary"
+                onClick={() => setStep('select')}
+                disabled={loading}
+              >
+                Back
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
+
+        {paymentMethod === 'square' && selectedTier && (
+          <div>
+            <SquarePayment
+              amount={selectedTier.annual_fee}
+              tierId={selectedTier.id}
+              onPaymentSuccess={handleSquarePaymentSuccess}
+              onPaymentError={handleSquarePaymentError}
+            />
+            <div style={{ marginTop: '20px', textAlign: 'center' }}>
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                className="btn btn-secondary"
+                onClick={() => {
+                  setPaymentMethod(null);
+                  setError('');
+                }}
+                disabled={loading}
+              >
+                Choose Different Payment Method
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
+
+        {paymentMethod === 'cash' && createdMembershipId && (
+          <div>
+            <div style={{ 
+              backgroundColor: '#fff3cd', 
+              border: '1px solid #ffeaa7', 
+              borderRadius: '4px', 
+              padding: '16px', 
+              marginBottom: '20px' 
+            }}>
+              <strong>Cash Payment Selected</strong>
+              <p style={{ marginTop: '8px', marginBottom: 0 }}>
+                Your membership will be marked as pending until an administrator confirms payment receipt.
+              </p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div style={{ textAlign: 'center' }}>
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                className="btn btn-primary"
+                onClick={handleCashPayment}
+                disabled={loading}
+                style={{ marginRight: '10px' }}
+              >
+                {loading ? 'Processing...' : 'Confirm Cash Payment'}
+              </button>
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                className="btn btn-secondary"
+                onClick={() => {
+                  setPaymentMethod(null);
+                  setCreatedMembershipId(null);
+                  setError('');
+                }}
+                disabled={loading}
+              >
+                Choose Different Payment Method
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
      </div>
    );
  }

  if (step === 'confirm') {
+    const isCashPayment = paymentMethod === 'cash';
+    
    return (
      <div className="card">
-        <h3 style={{ marginBottom: '16px' }}>Membership Created Successfully!</h3>
+        <h3 style={{ marginBottom: '16px' }}>
+          {isCashPayment ? 'Membership Application Submitted!' : 'Payment Successful!'}
+        </h3>

        {selectedTier && (
          <div style={{ marginBottom: '20px' }}>
            <h4>Your Membership Details:</h4>
            <p><strong>Tier:</strong> {selectedTier.name}</p>
            <p><strong>Annual Fee:</strong> £{selectedTier.annual_fee.toFixed(2)}</p>
-            <p><strong>Status:</strong> <span className="status-badge status-pending">Pending</span></p>
+            <p><strong>Status:</strong> 
+              <span className={`status-badge ${isCashPayment ? 'status-pending' : 'status-active'}`}>
+                {isCashPayment ? 'Pending' : 'Active'}
+              </span>
+            </p>
            <p style={{ fontSize: '14px', color: '#666', marginTop: '12px' }}>
-              Your membership application has been submitted. An administrator will review and activate your membership shortly.
+              {isCashPayment 
+                ? 'Your membership application has been submitted. An administrator will review and activate your membership once payment is confirmed.'
+                : 'Thank you for your payment! Your membership has been activated and is now live. You can start enjoying your membership benefits immediately.'
+              }
            </p>
          </div>
        )}
--- a/frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/SquarePayment.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,175 @@
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+
+interface SquarePaymentProps {
+  amount: number;
+  onPaymentSuccess: (paymentResult: any) => void;
+  onPaymentError: (error: string) => void;
+  tierId: number;
+}
+
+const SquarePayment: React.FC<SquarePaymentProps> = ({
+  amount,
+  onPaymentSuccess,
+  onPaymentError,
+  tierId
+}) => {
+  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [card, setCard] = useState<any>(null);
+  const [payments, setPayments] = useState<any>(null);
+  const [squareConfig, setSquareConfig] = useState<any>(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    loadSquareConfig();
+  }, []);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (squareConfig && !payments) {
+      initializeSquare();
+    }
+  }, [squareConfig]);
+
+  const loadSquareConfig = async () => {
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('/api/v1/payments/config/square', {
+        headers: {
+          'Authorization': `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('token')}`
+        }
+      });
+      const config = await response.json();
+      setSquareConfig(config);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to load Square config:', error);
+      onPaymentError('Failed to load payment configuration');
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const initializeSquare = async () => {
+    if (!window.Square) {
+      console.error('Square.js failed to load');
+      onPaymentError('Payment system failed to load. Please refresh the page.');
+      setIsLoading(false);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      const paymentsInstance = window.Square.payments(
+        squareConfig.application_id,
+        squareConfig.location_id
+      );
+      setPayments(paymentsInstance);
+
+      const cardInstance = await paymentsInstance.card();
+      await cardInstance.attach('#card-container');
+      setCard(cardInstance);
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to initialize Square:', error);
+      onPaymentError('Failed to initialize payment form');
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handlePayment = async () => {
+    if (!card || !payments) {
+      onPaymentError('Payment form not initialized');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setIsLoading(true);
+
+    try {
+      // Tokenize the payment method
+      const result = await card.tokenize();
+      
+      if (result.status === 'OK') {
+        // Send the token to your backend
+        const response = await fetch('/api/v1/payments/square/process', {
+          method: 'POST',
+          headers: {
+            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+            'Authorization': `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('token')}`
+          },
+          body: JSON.stringify({
+            source_id: result.token,
+            amount: amount,
+            tier_id: tierId,
+            note: `Membership payment - £${amount.toFixed(2)}`
+          })
+        });
+
+        const paymentResult = await response.json();
+
+        if (response.ok && paymentResult.success) {
+          onPaymentSuccess(paymentResult);
+        } else {
+          // Handle error response gracefully
+          let errorMessage = 'Payment failed. Please try again.';
+          
+          if (paymentResult.errors && Array.isArray(paymentResult.errors) && paymentResult.errors.length > 0) {
+            // Show the first error message (they're already user-friendly from backend)
+            errorMessage = paymentResult.errors[0];
+          } else if (paymentResult.detail) {
+            errorMessage = paymentResult.detail;
+          }
+          
+          onPaymentError(errorMessage);
+        }
+      } else {
+        const errors = result.errors?.map((e: any) => e.message).join(', ') || 'Card tokenization failed';
+        onPaymentError(errors);
+      }
+    } catch (error: any) {
+      console.error('Payment error:', error);
+      onPaymentError(error.message || 'Payment processing failed');
+    } finally {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div style={{ maxWidth: '400px', margin: '0 auto' }}>
+      <div style={{ marginBottom: '20px' }}>
+        <h4 style={{ marginBottom: '10px' }}>Card Payment</h4>
+        <p style={{ fontSize: '14px', color: '#666' }}>
+          Amount: <strong>£{amount.toFixed(2)}</strong>
+        </p>
+      </div>
+
+      <div 
+        id="card-container" 
+        style={{
+          minHeight: '200px',
+          marginBottom: '20px'
+        }}
+      />
+
+      <button
+        className="btn btn-primary"
+        onClick={handlePayment}
+        disabled={isLoading || !card}
+        style={{ width: '100%' }}
+      >
+        {isLoading ? 'Processing...' : `Pay £${amount.toFixed(2)}`}
+      </button>
+
+      <div style={{ marginTop: '16px', fontSize: '12px', color: '#666', textAlign: 'center' }}>
+        <p>Secure payment powered by Square</p>
+        {squareConfig?.environment === 'sandbox' && (
+          <p style={{ color: '#ff9800', marginTop: '8px' }}>
+            <strong>Test Mode:</strong> Use card 4111 1111 1111 1111 with any future expiry
+          </p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+// Extend Window interface for TypeScript
+declare global {
+  interface Window {
+    Square: any;
+  }
+}
+
+export default SquarePayment;
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Login.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Login.tsx
@@ -27,7 +27,16 @@ const Login: React.FC = () => {
      await authService.login(formData);
      navigate('/dashboard');
    } catch (err: any) {
-      setError(err.response?.data?.detail || 'Login failed. Please check your credentials.');
+      console.error('Login error:', err.response?.data); // Debug log
+      const errorDetail = err.response?.data?.detail;
+      if (typeof errorDetail === 'string') {
+        setError(errorDetail);
+      } else if (errorDetail && typeof errorDetail === 'object') {
+        // Handle validation error objects
+        setError('Login failed. Please check your credentials.');
+      } else {
+        setError('Login failed. Please check your credentials.');
+      }
    } finally {
      setLoading(false);
    }
--- a/frontend/src/pages/MembershipTiers.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/MembershipTiers.tsx
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { membershipService, MembershipTier, MembershipTierCreateData, MembershipTierUpdateData } from '../services/membershipService';

 const MembershipTiers: React.FC = () => {
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
  const [tiers, setTiers] = useState<MembershipTier[]>([]);
  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
  const [showCreateForm, setShowCreateForm] = useState(false);
@@ -82,31 +84,65 @@ const MembershipTiers: React.FC = () => {
  }

  return (
-    <div style={{ maxWidth: '1200px', margin: '0 auto', padding: '20px' }}>
+    <div style={{
+      minHeight: '100vh',
+      backgroundColor: '#f8f9fa',
+      padding: '20px'
+    }}>
      <div style={{
-        display: 'flex',
-        justifyContent: 'space-between',
-        alignItems: 'center',
-        marginBottom: '30px'
+        maxWidth: '1200px',
+        margin: '0 auto',
+        backgroundColor: 'white',
+        borderRadius: '8px',
+        boxShadow: '0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)',
+        overflow: 'hidden'
      }}>
-        <h1 style={{ margin: 0, color: '#333' }}>Membership Tiers Management</h1>
-        <button
-          onClick={() => setShowCreateForm(true)}
-          style={{
-            padding: '10px 20px',
-            backgroundColor: '#28a745',
-            color: 'white',
-            border: 'none',
-            borderRadius: '4px',
-            cursor: 'pointer',
-            fontSize: '14px'
-          }}
-        >
-          Create New Tier
-        </button>
-      </div>
+        <div style={{
+          backgroundColor: '#007bff',
+          color: 'white',
+          padding: '20px',
+          display: 'flex',
+          justifyContent: 'space-between',
+          alignItems: 'center'
+        }}>
+          <div>
+            <h1 style={{ margin: 0, fontSize: '24px' }}>Membership Tiers Management</h1>
+            <p style={{ margin: '5px 0 0 0', opacity: 0.9 }}>
+              Manage membership tiers and pricing
+            </p>
+          </div>
+          <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: '10px' }}>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => navigate('/dashboard')}
+              style={{
+                padding: '8px 16px',
+                backgroundColor: 'rgba(255,255,255,0.2)',
+                color: 'white',
+                border: '1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3)',
+                borderRadius: '4px',
+                cursor: 'pointer'
+              }}
+            >
+              Back to Dashboard
+            </button>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => setShowCreateForm(true)}
+              style={{
+                padding: '8px 16px',
+                backgroundColor: 'rgba(255,255,255,0.2)',
+                color: 'white',
+                border: '1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3)',
+                borderRadius: '4px',
+                cursor: 'pointer'
+              }}
+            >
+              Create New Tier
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>

-      <div style={{ display: 'grid', gap: '20px', gridTemplateColumns: 'repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr))' }}>
+        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
+          <div style={{ display: 'grid', gap: '20px', gridTemplateColumns: 'repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr))' }}>
        {tiers.map((tier) => (
          <div
            key={tier.id}
@@ -196,6 +232,8 @@ const MembershipTiers: React.FC = () => {
          onCancel={handleCancelEdit}
        />
      )}
+        </div>
+      </div>
    </div>
  );
 };
--- a/frontend/vite.config.ts
+++ b/frontend/vite.config.ts
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
      usePolling: true
    },
    hmr: {
-      clientPort: 3500
+      clientPort: 8050
    },
    proxy: {
      '/api': {