Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SQ *GREEN EARTH FARMERS MKT on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

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This appears to be a purchase at a farmers market or market vendor called Green Earth Farmers Market, processed through Square.

Most likely: Green Earth Farmers Market
a farmers market or market vendor
Processed by: Square
Square is a payment processor widely used by small and independent businesses. The 'SQ *' prefix means Square handled the transaction on behalf of the actual seller — in this case, the business named after it.
Category
Groceries / Fresh Produce

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check for a receiptSquare typically sends an email or SMS receipt at the time of purchase — searching your inbox for 'Square' or 'Green Earth' may surface one.
  • Recall recent market visitsFarmers markets often have multiple vendors all using Square, so the charge may be from any individual stall operating under this market's name.
  • Search locallySearching 'Green Earth Farmers Market' along with your city or region may help identify the specific market or vendor.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

Square processes card payments for small and independent businesses. The name after SQ* is the actual seller — often a cafe, salon, food truck, or market vendor — not Square itself. After the SQ* prefix the descriptor reads “GREEN EARTH FARMERS MKT” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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The SQ* prefix has its own page: What does SQ* mean on a statement?