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Q: QuestionHow long does it take to set up this card reader?

• A:Answer This card reader has a fast setup and can be ready to use anywhere quickly.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of device is this card reader compatible with?

• A:Answer This card reader is compatible with any device that has a 3.5 mm headset jack.

Q: QuestionHow quickly are the transfers with this card reader?

• A:Answer You can receive your money as soon as the next business day.

Q: QuestionAre there any monthly fees associated with this card reader?

• A:Answer There are no monthly fees or long-term contracts required to use this card reader.

Q: QuestionWhat does the Square Point of Sale app do?

• A:Answer The free Square Point of Sale app takes care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more.

Q: Questionhow does it work..if I purchase the device from a store, how does the product transactions go to my bank?

Asked 7 years ago by Cako.

• A:Answer The company connects directly to your bank account using routing numbers (much like a direct draft for billing but backwards!) The money is deposited within 24-48 hours with the 3% deducted. Working well for our small business. You can see all transactions with square through your banking statements, so you can keep track of when things are posted and the amount.

  Answered 7 years ago by AshtonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow would this work for an iPhone 7 plus?

Asked 7 years ago by Jane.

• A:Answer I have the iPhone 7+ and it works just fine if you use the adapter which came with your phone for 3.5mm headphones.

  Answered 7 years ago by DrHedrickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill the magstripe reader still process a card using the magnetic stripe of a chipped credit card or will it require the customer to use a non-chip card?

Asked 7 years ago by Steve.

• A:Answer Yes. If card has magnetic strip, Square can read it. They have a new Square reader, more expensive, that takes chip cards, but I just haven't had any problems with chipped cards using the cheap version.

  Answered 7 years ago by NonprofitGuruVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this product work to submit funds to my pay pal account?

Asked 7 years ago by rocky.

• A:Answer Yes, you can set up your Square account to deposit to a bank or Paypal if you choose. Check with Square's website for terms and conditions and for further clarification.

  Answered 7 years ago by DrHedrickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this worth it for small purchases? When I'm talking small, I'm talking about $0.50 here and there but nothing more then $5.00 at a time.

Asked 7 years ago by Bellz.

• A:Answer I think it would have to be dependant upon how much you earn per day. Here's my reason: you mentioned sales of .50 cents or less. The Square Device charges a fee of 2.75% for each purchase. That would be a fee of .01 cents for a .50 cents item. You would have to figure out what your profit is on the .50 cent item and decide if you could afford to lose .01 cents on that item. I hope this helps.

  Answered 7 years ago by tmarlenacVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this device work on Android phones, if so which phones are not compactable

Asked 5 years ago by Cincinnati.

• A:Answer It works great with my Samsung S8 so see no reason why it wouldn't work on other phones. I think you mean compatible, not compacticle, but regardless, I don't know of any that aren't.

  Answered 5 years ago by dwoj

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Q: QuestionIs the 3percent charge on total amount meaning on the provincial tax as well.

Asked 7 years ago by Cathy.

• A:Answer You would need to contact Square curator support to clarify this question as it may vary for country to country and depend upon laws found there.

  Answered 7 years ago by DrHedrickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it work with a laptop

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thanks for asking! Yes, this will work with a laptop if you have a headset jack available in it. You will use this on our Square Dashboard (squareup.com/dashboard) through Virtual Terminal.

  Answered 4 years ago by Square

  
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Q: QuestionWill this work on galaxy note 8 cell

Asked 6 years ago by Pat.

• A:Answer Works just fine with a Note 8.

  Answered 6 years ago by WDonJVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this require a monthly service fee, in excess to the percentage fees associated with each swipe?

Asked 7 years ago by Hubguy24.

• A:Answer No monthly service fee. You only pay for what you use. Use it once for a !100.00 order and your fee ( card present swipe) would be $2.75.

  Answered 7 years ago by RandyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this Square card reader just a magstripe card reader or does it also read chip cards?

Asked 7 years ago by Soph.

• A:Answer This square only reads mag strips. You can upgrade to a higher square the reads mag stripes as well as chips for abou $29.00

  Answered 7 years ago by DrHedrickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan it be used on android phones?

Asked 11 months ago by Goldie.

• A:Answer Most Android devices running the latest version of Android OS are compatible with Square Reader for Magstripe — as long as they also have a 3.5mm headphone jack or Lightning connector and location services. Check to see if your device is compatible here: squ.re/3Ubv1SM.

  Answered 11 months ago by Square

  
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Q: QuestionWould this work on a Google Pixel 6a with a headphone jack adapter?

Asked 1 year ago by Beachygirl.

• A:Answer Square is supported on most of the popular Google Android devices running the latest versions of Android software. Headset and Lightning are the only connection types available for the Square Reader for magstripe at this time. You can check device compatibility for our other Square Hardware here: https://squ.re/3xVJKb6.

  Answered 10 months ago by Square

  
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Q: QuestionCan you link the card reader to cashapp

Asked 1 year ago by Tj.

• A:Answer yes

  Answered 1 year ago by MarieRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI understand I can purchase this reader without an account, but need a free account to accept payments. We will pay the processing fee on each transaction. DO I HAVE TO GIVE SQUARE MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER? OR GET AN EIN # FROM THE STATE

Asked 1 year ago by Sandy.

• A:Answer SSN is not required. There is no payment for processing that fee, which comes out of your sales. No EIN was needed. Instructions to download the app to your cell phone: There is no monthly fee, and it is easy to use. I love it!

  Answered 1 year ago by MarieRVerified Purchase

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