Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector)
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the Reader for Magstripe, particularly its ease of use and compatibility with devices like iPads. Many appreciate its overall performance, reasonable price, and compact size, which is convenient for business use. While the lightning connector is a plus for secure connections and the reader is generally fast, some users have noted issues with the instructions and the card reader's ability to read all cards.
Clear pricing, fast transfers
Accept all major credit and debit cards and pay one simple rate with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts required. Get your money as soon as the next business day
Fast setup
Download the Square Point of Sale app for free, create an account, and start taking payments anywhere
Powered by the free Square Point of Sale app
Run your business all in one place with the free Square Point of Sale app. Track your sales, manage inventory, accept tips, send receipts digitally, and more.
Plugs into a lightning connector
Works with Apple devices with a Lightning connector.
- Subscription/Contract RequiredNo long term contractsPayment Types SupportedMagnetic stripe cards
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1247 reviews
- Ease of use (772)
- Compatibility (82)
- Overall Performance (68)
- Price (59)
- Size (48)
- Instructions (4)
- Card Reader (3)
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| Pros for Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector) | |||
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| Ease of use, Compatibility, Overall Performance, Size, Price | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Speed, Setup | Overall Performance, Compatibility, Ease of Use, Connectivity | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Size, Speed |
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| Instructions, Card Reader | Connectivity | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Price, Software Updates |









































