Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)'s ease of use and overall performance. Many appreciate its battery life, simple setup, and speed, while some find its size ideal and compatibility convenient. However, a recurring concern involves connectivity issues.
Just dip or tap to pay
Pay one simple rate with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts required. No Wi-Fi? Use offline payments to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours.**By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline.
No hidden fees
No long-term commitments or contracts, no monthly fees.
Secure payments every time
Safely and securely accepts payments anywhere. Plus, get data security, 24/7 fraud prevention, and payment-dispute management at no extra cost.
Seamless POS integration
Use the free, easy-to-use, and customizable Point of Sale app or get started with Square for Retail, Square Appointments or Square for Restaurants plan (with free and premium options).
Get paid fast
Get funds in your bank account in one to two business days, or spend the money you earn instantly with Square Card.
Ready to take payments in minutes
Start selling in person in minutes, and easily sell online for free with Square Online.
- Subscription/Contract RequiredNo long term contractsPayment Types SupportedNFC (Tap) cards, Chip cards
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 775 reviews
- Ease of use (397)
- Overall Performance (98)
- Battery Life (49)
- Setup (37)
- Speed (22)
- Connectivity (35)
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| Pros for Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Speed, Setup | Ease of use, Compatibility, Overall Performance, Size, Price | Overall Performance, Compatibility, Ease of Use, Connectivity | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Size, Speed |
| Cons for Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) | |||
| Connectivity | Instructions, Card Reader | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Price, Software Updates |
Specs
I read the specs, and I was unable to find the difference between the first generation versus the second generation, what's the difference?
Answered by SquareHello, Mable. Great question! Here are the updates and improvements you can expect from the 2nd generation contactless and chip reader; longer battery life, stronger connectivity, NFC performance and enhanced security. We appreciate your feedback and would be happy to answer any other questions. Have a great day.
How close do I have be for square to work
Answered by SquareOur Square Reader for contactless and chip connects to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. We recommend keeping the Reader as close as possible to the device it is connected to.
How does the Square Reader connect to my device?
The Square Reader connects wirelessly to your iOS or Android device using Bluetooth LE.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.What payment methods does the Square Reader accept?
This Square Reader accepts EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless, NFC payments. You can also send invoices and manually key-in credit card numbers.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Does the Square Reader integrate with any point-of-sale systems?
Yes, it seamlessly integrates with the free Square Point of Sale app, as well as Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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