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Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector)

Model:
A-SKU-0523
SKU:
6296141
Highly rated by customers for:
$9.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Easy Way To Pay People

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this when people don't have cash on hand to pay me back. This connects to any smartphone along with downloading the app. It's very user-friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worth the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product that I used in my Uber/Lyft side hustle driving private clients.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Glad to hear this is working well for your business! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review. SquareAU

  • Just what I needed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is just what I needed to accept payments on the go. Customer service was great. Did not have to wait long for curbside delivery. Overall great experience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Use it for craft fairs. Works good. Highly recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Comes in Handy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always been a fan of SquareCash as well as their POS system. Whether you’re having a garage sale, somebody owes you money, or you’re forming a start-up, great product to have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Card reader

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works just like it is supposed to looks like a good product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Average

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works great but isnt really anything special.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just in time

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This came in handy right when I needed it…………………..

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you, Newbie, for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader came in handy right when you needed it. We appreciate your support, and we're pleased that Square is meeting your needs effectively! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Works great with new Iphone

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the square, makes my transactions that much easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Reliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device gets a lot of use with my business and it is fast and reliable, never failing so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can take payments anywhere and I love the online store feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      We love to hear you are enjoying our app and Square Online store! If you need anything from us please let us know squ.re/contactsqsupport.

      Thank you again for reaching out with this review. SquareAU

  • gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first square reader that was shipped directly from square broke. So I purchased this one as a replacement. It has held up so far and wasn't overly expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Love the sqaure

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used the square for girl scout cookie selling - the only downfall is that when I had my car on for girls to warm up, it wouldn't work with my phone connected to blue tooth - it took me a couple times to figure out what was wrong... Other than that it has been very easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Buy to the rescue

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price and served an immediate need during a busy weekend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Square Magstripe Reader from Best Buy! We're glad to hear that it served as a lifesaver during your busy weekend and that you found it at a great price. We appreciate your support and look forward to providing you with more seamless payment solutions in the future. SquareAU

  • Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Serves its purpose just the way it should. Nothing more nothing less

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Tanvir, for your review! We're pleased to hear that our Square Reader for Magstripe serves its purpose perfectly for you. We strive to provide a reliable and efficient payment solution. We appreciate your support and if you have any further feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. SquareAU

  • Sq reader for credit card purchases

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only place where we could find the square reader in stock. Plus there were other items from Sq that we may purchase in the future. This fills the need for now but as we pursue our endeavor things may need to grow to other products.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as it should

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Annoying part about this is that it has a lightning connector, so it's not compatible with more recent devices. Mag strip can be finicky but perhaps that user error :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback on the Square Reader for Magstripe. We appreciate your comment that it works as it should. We understand your frustration regarding the lightning connector compatibility, as it may not be compatible with more recent devices. If you need any further assistance or have additional feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. We value your business and aim to provide you with the best experience possible. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Unique

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can be connected to your iPhone. Very easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I love Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buy has the best price and you can find everything. Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Best Buy! We strive to offer competitive prices and a wide selection of products. Thank you for your support and for choosing Best Buy! SquareAU

  • worked well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    worked well for me to collect payment on my iphone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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