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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:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and Easy.

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

    Best Choice I have ever made for my clients to pay. Very fast and easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, GasparS, for highlighting how fast and easy the Square Reader for contactless and chip has been for your clients. We're glad it's been the best choice for your payment needs! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy locally

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

    Just what I needed! Beat the wait and besides the buy was local.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy using square

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

    Using square for business is easy and nice ,also the app send email how paid.

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

      It's great to hear that you're finding the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) easy and nice to use for your business! The feature of sending payment confirmation emails is definitely a handy addition. 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Larger Square

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

    I bought this for our business so that we could take the cards that has the tapping capability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for choosing Square for your business needs! It's great to hear that you found the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) helpful for accepting cards with tapping capability. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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

    I had no problem with this device. It works well. The taping and insert system worked well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with Square's contactless and chip reader, Soundbar! We're thrilled to hear that the device worked seamlessly for you, both with tapping and inserting payments. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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

    Updated Square Reader 2.0 is a big improvement over the original 1.0. Longer battery life, faster charging, and faster Bluetooth pairing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the improvements in the updated Square Reader 2.0! We continually work to enhance our products and services based on customer feedback and technological advancements, and it's rewarding to know that these upgrades have made a positive impact on your experience.

      Thanks for your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outdoor Sale

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

    Worked perfectly as described. First sale was by the ocean on a picnic table.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, MichaelH, for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) worked perfectly for your outdoor sale. It's great to know that it performed as described, even in unique locations like by the ocean on a picnic table. Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad I finally bought it!

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

    Great device! I have been asked many times if I had the access to contactless payment. I finally got a device that could.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this review; it's fantastic to hear that the Square Reader is making business easier for you. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square contactless reader

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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 set up and use. Have to remember to charge it unless you have access to electricity at your event.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi StefanieW, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) was easy to set up and use. Your note about charging is a helpful reminder for users planning events. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Purchased for small company

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

    This has made billing so much easier. Individuals love utilizing to purchase their services.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thegifts, we're delighted to hear that Square Reader has made billing easier for your small company! It's wonderful that individuals appreciate the convenience it brings when purchasing services. We're here to support your business, and we appreciate your positive review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent square for point of sale

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

    The square we bought works like a dream, i have always like best buy just couldnt afford it. Very happy with the product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate your review and are happy to hear that the reader is working well for your business. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Owner

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

    Very pleased with the results and very easy to work.A much needed update for my business

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi JeffH, thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Square Reader for contactless and chip. We're thrilled to hear that it has provided great results and that the update was beneficial for your business. Happy selling! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    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.

    It’s great We like it and our customers like it also. Just started using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, DonF! We're delighted to hear that you find the Square Reader for contactless and chip to be great and that both you and your customers are pleased with it. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is great

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

    Love ease to use no issues while useing the system wish the fee were less

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, AndrewR, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you find our Square Reader easy to use and that you haven't encountered any issues while using the system. Your feedback about the fees is duly noted, and we're constantly striving to provide the best value for our users. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for vendors

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

    Very cool and easy to use. Highly recommend. So much better than swiping it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear that our Square Reader for contactless and chip is making transactions easier for you.We appreciate your support! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play

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

    Simple and easy to use. Transaction eas easy and installation was simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, AfeeA, for your feedback on the Square Reader! We're glad to hear that you found it simple and easy to use. Making transactions smooth and installation hassle-free is our priority. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! 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

    Money

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

    Bought for event my previous was lost start using this its very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, FayyazK, for sharing your experience with the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation). We're glad to hear that it's been very good for your event after losing your previous one. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Works great, customers like having it available in the table. The battery lasts a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello, Javier! We're delighted to hear that the Square Contactless Reader is working great for you and that your customers appreciate having it available at the table. It's fantastic that the battery life is meeting your expectations as well. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU