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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 703 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) for its ease of use, overall performance, and battery life. Many appreciate its simple setup, speed, and convenient size. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square is the best!

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

    Excellent product. I’m a long time square user and my company is mobile and a brick and mortar store, so it helps out a lot when on the go. It’s convenient and easy to setup! Love the new upgrade features too!

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

      Thank you, Shawny, for your fantastic feedback on the Square Reader for contactless and chip! We're thrilled to hear that you find it excellent and that it's been a valuable tool for your mobile and brick-and-mortar business. Convenience and ease of setup are essential, and we're delighted that Square meets your needs. We continuously work on upgrading and enhancing our features to provide the best service. We're here to support your business's success. Thank you for being a long-time Square user! 😊 SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy work

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

    This product is great, saved a lot of time and was very easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback, Michelle! We're so happy to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has made your setup quick and easy, saving you time. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product it did everything that I needed it to do.

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

      Glad to hear the Square Reader met your needs, Omar! We appreciate your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to other square products.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great addition to my other square equipment buys. Highly recommended for small and mid sized businesses.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy as 1 2 3

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

    Easy to use and easy for our customers. Prior to using the square customers had to pay online through our website but now this is much more effective.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with Square's contactless and chip reader, JamesG! We're thrilled to hear that it's made transactions easier for both you and your customers. Simplifying payment processes is our goal, and we're glad to have made a positive impact on your business. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convient and Secure

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

    Purchased for my new business. Very convent as I use it as a mobile device to collect payments on the go.

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

      We appreciate your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the Square Reader is a great fit for your new business and provides convenience for collecting payments while on the move. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader

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

    this is a life saver. This Reader makes my sales go so much faster and my customers are pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple to set up and use!

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

    The most simple card reader to set up and use. I switched from another card reader that I was never able to get to work correctly! Sure wish I had gone with the Square to start with!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi PennyK, we're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) has proven to be a hassle-free choice for you! It's fantastic that the setup was simple, and you find it easy to use. We appreciate your decision to switch to Square, and we're here to provide continued support. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    EAsy to use and set up. Unnecessary actually because I can just use my phone but I guess it's in case I can't.

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

      Thank you for your feedback on the Square Reader for contactless and chip! We're pleased to hear you found it easy to use and set up. We appreciate your support and hope the device continues to serve your needs effectively. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square reader

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

    Does what I need it to do. Very easy to use. Glad I purchased it.

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

      We’re happy to hear the Square Reader is meeting your needs and that it’s easy to use, Bruce! Thanks for sharing your positive experience! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy-to-use and set up

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

    Product was easy to set up. Now i can accept credit card payments.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We’re glad to hear setting up your Square Reader was easy, Alicia! It’s great that you’re now able to accept credit card payments seamlessly. Thanks for sharing your experience! SquareAU

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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

    Square reader works as promised. Issue getting it to connect at first, only issue was I didn’t remove from my Bluetooth and tell it to forget device there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Fantastic. Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We appreciate you taking time away from business to share. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Credit Cards for Book Sales

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

    After I was unsuccessful getting the first one to work, I checked it with the Geek Squad and it was easily replaced. It worked well for credit cards at our Library Book Sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi Helen, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that after encountering an issue with the first reader, you were able to get a replacement with the help of the Geek Squad. It's great to know that the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) worked well for credit cards at your Library Book Sale. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fit for my remote small business

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

    Works great and straightforward to configure. Was impressed by the online dashboard and ease of configuration for my business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for choosing Square for your remote small business! We're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has been a great fit for you. It's fantastic to know that you found it straightforward to configure and were impressed by the online dashboard. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ideal for Business Owners

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

    I absolutely love my point of sale device. It's so convenient and always me to have a professional and access way of sales.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the convenience and professionalism that the Square reader brings to your business, JayS. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're thrilled that our product meets your needs. Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product works great glad I could get it from store and use same day

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks, Samira! We’re thrilled to hear that the Square Reader is working well for you and that you were able to start using it right away. We appreciate your support and look forward to being part of your business journey! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Business Use

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

    I really like how this item is very small & I can connect to my work phone and take payments and now I have satisfied our generation by having apple pay!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that our Square Reader has been a valuable addition to your business, allowing you to conveniently accept payments, including Apple Pay. Thank you for choosing Square, and we appreciate your positive feedback, Pinky! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square payment device

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item very easy to use can carry anywhere and get your business done at your finger tips

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your five-star review! We’re glad to hear that the Square Reader is easy to use and convenient for carrying around. It’s fantastic to know it’s helping you manage your business seamlessly. We appreciate your feedback! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Square reader

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

    Good item, easy to use, good connection, small and handy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the Square Reader for contactless and chip. We're pleased to know that it's meeting your expectations in terms of usability, connectivity, and portability. We're here to help ensure your payment processing experience remains convenient and efficient. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Well

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

    I have never had the 1st generation version so am unable to compare the 2 models. However, this square model works well, holds charge, and seems to be working just fine. No issues with this one so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      You’ve left a smile on the faces of our whole team with your kind words. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We’re grateful that we had the opportunity to serve your business. SquareAU