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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 666 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 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 love the ease of use, long battery life, and compact size of the second-generation contactless and chip reader. Many appreciate its seamless compatibility with various devices and the ability to process contactless payments. While some experienced occasional connection issues, the overall performance and affordability are frequently praised. The straightforward setup process is also a recurring positive comment.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Choice

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

    Excellent choice of purchase.. it’s very convenient and easy to set up and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We’re pleased to hear that you find the Square Reader convenient and easy to set up. We appreciate your feedback and are glad it’s been a great choice for you! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service

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

    Wonderful service and very nice people I will return to there store 100%

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SQUARE Card Reader Gen 2

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

    The SQUARE (Gen 2) connects easily and works well with othwr devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your review of the Square Reader (Gen 2). We're glad to hear that it connects easily and works well with your other devices. Happy Selling! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square card reader review

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

    It was easy to set up and saved me a lot of hassle of having people who don't carry $$ wanting to add cover charges to their tabs when they didn't have a tab yet.

    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 Reader for contactless and chip! We're pleased to hear that it was easy to set up and has proven helpful in managing cover charges for customers who prefer card payments. We're here to ensure you have a seamless and efficient experience with our products. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall good

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

    The contactless card reader feels a little sluggish when I was trying to use it for the first time . I am hoping that there will be an update for it .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Getting paid faster with this card reader

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

    I was compelled to purchase a card reader so I could get paid for some of my gigs who only pay by way of credit card. This works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      That's fantastic, karaokemonitor! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has been instrumental in getting you paid faster for your gigs. Wishing you continued success in your ventures! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it!!!!

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

    The square reader was very easy to setup and use.It only took a few minutes and your square account is up and running.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that you love your Square Reader! We strive to make setup and usage as seamless as possible for our users.Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Payment Option

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

    So easy and a great investment.If you have a small business this is the way to go

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, TaneriaF! We're glad to hear that you find the Square Reader easy to use and a valuable investment for your small business. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square tap/chip

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

    Updated charging to usbc from the older versions. Easy set up in app paired quick. Only real issue was that it had to update, but that is to be expected.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to Set Up and Use

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

    Easy to set up and easy to use. I charged it, connected it to my Samsung Galaxy S21 via Bluetooth, and processed a credit purchase with absolutely no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate your feedback on the setup and usage of the Square Reader for contactless and chip. Making it simple for users is a top priority. If you ever have more to share or any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. Enjoy using your Square Reader! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Last minute purchase

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

    Connects really easily to your phone for use on the square mobile app. Zero complaints, does what it needs to do

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has been serving you well and that setup was a breeze! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    easy to set up and works well with my phone and tablet

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice little card reader

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

    This chip reader is perfect for small business owners. While the fee’s for square a bit more compared to other readers, the ease of use of this reader makes up for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're thrilled to hear that you find the Square Reader easy to use and perfect for your small business. SquareAU

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    2nd Generation

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

    I own a small retail plant nursery and have used square since I started. The first generation was amazing! This second generation is not good. Ti have bought several of them because the only last a year and recently one was brand new and had to return it because it would not connect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for sharing your experience, KeniaC. We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the second-generation reader. If you haven't already, we recommend reaching out to our Support team for further assistance squ.re/contactsqsupport. We appreciate your continued support of Square! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader

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

    I love this for my small business I love that it doesn’t attach to my phone and I can use it with chip or tap to pay

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, EmilyL! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has been a valuable tool for your small business. Happy business! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great way to get started with card payments!

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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.

    Great purchase, was super easy to setup and use to start taking payments for my business. Took about 15 min to setup, including adding quick items in the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, MarcusH, for your positive feedback on the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) from BestBuy! We're thrilled to hear that it was a great purchase and that it made it super easy for you to start accepting card payments for your business. The quick setup and item additions in the app sound efficient. Thank you for choosing Square, and we look forward to serving you again. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value worth upgrading from the mag stripe

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for running my business. Individual stylists can pair up for their accounts as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is enhancing your business operations, MadMom. It's fantastic that you find it valuable for your stylists to manage their accounts individually. We appreciate your feedback and your business with us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very similar to the old one.

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

    Works better than the last one. Just remember to turn it on when you have some extra time before you use it to give it time to update. Always at the worst time :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that you’re having a great experience. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up on your mobile phone.

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

    Once you have the app on your phone, the square device was easy to link to your phone. There was easy to follow directions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with setting up Square Reader on your mobile phone! We're glad to hear that the process was easy, and the directions were straightforward. We're here to assist you, and we appreciate your feedback! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Right on time!

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

    Great product and Best Buy had it in stock. I was able to pick up same day! Which was perfect becuase I didn’t have time for shipping!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello, Michelle! We are so happy to hear Best Buy had our Square Reader in stock for your business needs. Thank you for your positive review! SquareAU