Handheld - Portable Credit Card Machine to Accept Payments for Restaurants, Retail, Beauty, and Professional Services
Customers are saying
Customers highly value the ease of use and overall performance of this product, noting that it is perfect for running small businesses. Users frequently praise the reliable payment processing and the speed of the scanner. Additionally, many are satisfied with the impressive battery life, which supports their daily operations without issue.
A POS packed with features, made to move with you, and run your day.
With Square Handheld, you can accept payments, take tableside orders, or scan barcodes anywhere. With a slim design and comfortable grip, the POS is easy to carry in your palm or pocket. Square Handheld is designed to withstand water splashes and dust. Add an optional protective case for accidental drops. A long-lasting battery and offline payments let you keep selling.
Slim, pocketable, and lightweight so you can accept payments wherever your customers are.
Take tableside orders, bust lines, or use the built-in barcode scanner, all with one sleek device.
Designed to withstand water splashes and dust — add an optional protective case for accidental drops. Square Handheld is made to keep up with your day.
A battery that can power through your shift and offline payments let you keep selling, even if your internet is down.
Accept all major credit and debit cards and pay one simple rate with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts required.
- Subscription/Contract RequiredSquarePayment Types SupportedChip cards, Magnetic stripe cards, NFC (Tap) cards
Reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 33 reviews
- Ease of Use (18)
- Overall Performance (9)
- Payment Processing (4)
- Battery Life (3)
- Scanner Performance (3)
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| Pros for Handheld - Portable Credit Card Machine to Accept Payments for Restaurants, Retail, Beauty, and Professional Services | |||
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| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Ease of Use, Payment Processing, Scanner Performance | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Speed, Size | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Speed, Setup | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Handheld - Portable Credit Card Machine to Accept Payments for Restaurants, Retail, Beauty, and Professional Services | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Price, Software Updates | Connectivity | There were no cons for this product— |













































