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$58.99

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 704 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

    Mobile business approved

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

    Definitely recommend if your business is mobile! Can take anywhere with you

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Sara, for recommending the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)! We're thrilled to hear that it's a great choice for mobile businesses. We appreciate your feedback and support! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it's job

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

    Does exactly what is supposed to. Connects quick and easy to the phone.

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

      Thank you, Edja, for your positive review on the Square Reader (2nd generation) from BestBuy! We're glad to hear that it does its job perfectly and connects quickly and easily to your phone. 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

    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.

    Works as desired. Easy to setup and use. Helps your sales

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

      Awesome to hear! We appreciate your positive feedback :) 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.

    Work great, looking into get another one for our small business.

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

      Great! We appreciate your feedback :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SQUARE

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

    IT IS AWESOME WORK AS EXPECTED. AS SEEN ON PACKAGING

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for the feedback, Jay904! We're glad to hear that Square works as expected for you. Your input is important to us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dream product need more info at start up

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

    It took a little bit of time to get it installed and to figure out the proper way to take payment but once I had it down it works like a dream.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We love to hear it. Your feedback has truly made our day. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product!

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

    Awesome purchase. Very easy to use. Simple device with lots of features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you find the Square Reader (2nd generation) to be an awesome purchase. We're here to ensure your experience with our product remains top-notch. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleased

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

    I like the product. This is my first time using it. The set up was taxing but manageable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Making Money

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

    Handy device making it easy to accept payment from customers for our small business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to know the Square Reader has made accepting payments for your small business convenient and efficient. We appreciate your business! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wireless card reader

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

    Really helpful for small businesses, easy to use and convenient

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a seller and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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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 and set up. Great device to take payments.

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy to 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.

    Purchased for a rescue event - easy to set up and use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, ThomasA, for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip was easy to set up and use for your rescue event. If you ever need additional assistance or have more insights to share, please don't hesitate to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. We're here to ensure your payment experiences continue to be straightforward and efficient. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase. Work just as expected.

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

    I have several of these to use a fundraising events. They work perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Michael, for sharing your experience with the Square Reader for contactless and chip! We're thrilled to hear that your purchase has been great and that the readers are working perfectly for your fundraising events. If you ever need any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Love the product-easy to use, portable and convenient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Your feedback motivates us to continue providing top-notch solutions and to innovate further to meet the evolving needs of our sellers. If you have any suggestions, questions, or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    reader

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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.

    The square reader works with my phone great! Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Fantastic! We appreciate your feedback :) SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For Buisness

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

    was easy quick install and was ready in less than a hour on pick up .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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

    Excellent and easy to use and to add information to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Works well. And easy to use. Would recommend buying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm

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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 really great. Easy to set up and easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      That's awesome! We appreciate your feedback :) SquareAU