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Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)

Model:
A-SKU-0792
SKU:
6537409
Highly rated by customers for:
$47.99
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 731 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 often highlight the Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)'s ease of use and overall performance. Many appreciate its battery life, simple setup, and speed, while some find its size ideal and compatibility convenient. However, a recurring concern involves connectivity issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Square

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

    Handy item to have for processing credit card sales.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience, LawrenceG! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is proving to be a useful tool for processing credit card sales. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    hassle free 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.

    Made payment process such a breeze. So convenient and super fast

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

      Hi, BushraQ! It's fantastic to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip has made your payment process a breeze! Convenience and speed are key factors in creating a smooth customer experience, and it's great to know that this device delivered on both fronts for you. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Card 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 was very easy to setup, also being able to send out invoices. I would recommend this item.

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

      We're delighted that you're happy with our product. Thank you for your valuable feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great for crafters

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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. Barge and learn how to use, app is free and great for craft events

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

      Thank you, Niknack, for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is making your craft events easier. We appreciate your support, and we're delighted that Square is enhancing your crafting experience! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Squer

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

    Practical, compact, excellent for mobile sales, Efficient, very good for my business

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

      Fantastic! We appreciate your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    THE CREAM SHOP

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

    Our previous square has given up after 7yrs and had to purchase a new one a.s.a.p. Drove to a nearby Best Buy for a new Contactless Square Reader and it was simple to set up.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Square Reader. It's great to hear that setting up the new Contactless Square Reader was a simple process.Enjoy using your new reader at THE CREAM SHOP! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great value

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

    Perfect for your small business needs. We’re going to using for booster club shirt sales.

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

      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
    Best Buy Employee

    I like great to have

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Very easy to use very convenient. I like it very nice

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

      Thank you, Softail, for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is very easy to use and convenient for you. We appreciate your support, and we're pleased that Square is meeting your needs effectively! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Square reader 2

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

    I love it. It is easy to set up and use. I don’t know why i waited so long to get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're so glad to hear you're loving the Square Reader for your business and appreciate your review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    ssprang

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

    Great battery life and stays consistently connected for the duration of use.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Square Reader for contactless and chip. Reliable battery life and a consistent connection are essential for smooth transactions. If you ever have more feedback or need assistance with Square, feel free to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. Your input is valuable! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great e-commerce device

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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 use! After initial setup this device was convenient and easy to use.

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

      We're glad to hear that you found the Square Reader convenient and easy to use for your e-commerce needs. If you have any more feedback or questions, feel free to share squ.re/contactsqsupport. We're here to help with any information you might need! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Square reader

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

    Excellent product . I runs pretty well . I really works well.

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

      Thank you for your positive feedback, Edwinperugachi! It's great to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is working excellently for you. We're here to assist you with anything you might need regarding Square or your business operations. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Perfect!

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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.

    Needed the square to take payments at an recent event. It’s Perfect for taking payments!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us. We look forward to serving your business for many years to come! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Owner

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

    Reliability and the option to extension on the business services makes it all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Quick, Effective, and Efficient for Collecting $$$

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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 setup, and the transfer of money is seamless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, UnlimitedRangeOutdoors! We're thrilled to hear that setting up the Square Reader was easy for you and that the money transfer process has been seamless. Happy collecting! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Square reader

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

    This square reader is so much easier to use than the swipe one we plugged into the ipad

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

      Your positive review brightened our day! Thank you for being a valued seller. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Payment

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

    It works great, set up was a little challenging, but finally works and it stays charged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate your patience and are happy to hear that you were able to get up and running to successfully accepting payments. Feel free to reach out to us if there's ever anything we can do to assist. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Love Square!

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

    So easy to use at artfests and green markets to offer customers credit card payments.

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

      We're so glad that you're loving the Square Reader for your markets! Thank you for sharing your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Instruction Friendley

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

    I had no problem setting it up, it was very easy to use.

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

      We're thrilled to hear that setting up your Square Reader for contactless and chip was a breeze and that you found it very easy to use. We appreciate your positive feedback and are here to help with anything you may need. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Love it

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

    Awesome, 2nd generation is perfect. Used Square for year anthe second generation is flawless

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

      Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. SquareAU

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