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Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)

Model:
A-SKU-0792
SKU:
6537409
Highly rated by customers for:
$58.99

Customer reviews

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Great!!!

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

    It works great and connects straight to my phone!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, JohnD! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for contactless and chip is working great for you and connects seamlessly to your phone. We appreciate your business. SquareAU

  • Great

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

    Good service with nice condition, reasonable price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, CharanreddyJ, for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your Square Reader for contactless and chip. Happy Selling! SquareAU

  • Square

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

    Amazing very simple good form of payment safe secure highly recommend

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

      Thank you for your recommendation, AyyazA! It's fantastic to hear that you find Square to be an amazing, simple, safe, and secure form of payment. If you have any more insights to share about your experience or any specific features of Square that you find particularly valuable, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your feedback is appreciated! SquareAU

  • Version 2 with USB C

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

    Great little, card reader. Works as it should. Love that the new version has USB C.

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

      Great! We appreciate your feedback :) SquareAU

  • Easy Way To Accept Cards

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

    Easy way to be able to accept credit cards and to do it wirelessly.

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

      Thank you, Nathan! We're pleased to know that you find Square to be an easy and wireless solution for accepting credit cards. Your feedback is valuable! SquareAU

  • Best Buy Employee

    Great Sales tool.

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

    works great. connects fast. Highly recommend for on the go sales transactions.

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

      Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your support. We take pride in providing tools that simplify payment processing and enable businesses like yours to succeed, especially during mobile and on-the-go scenarios. Thank you for your feedback. SquareAU

  • Worked well for contactless and chip.

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

    Connected well and did contactless like a champ. Dropped a star beause it can't do magstripe. Sometimes the chipd fail, so we have to hsve another reader for that.

    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 (2nd generation). We're pleased to hear that it worked well for your contactless and chip transactions. We understand that the absence of magstripe support and occasional chip issues can be a concern. We're continuously working to enhance our products, and your feedback is valuable for our improvements. Your satisfaction is our goal, and we're here to ensure your payment processing needs are met efficiently. SquareAU

  • Square Card Reader

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

    Everything went smoothly with the purchasing process!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We are so glad to hear that purchasing your Square Card Reader went smoothly! If you need any help we are always here at squ.re/contactsqsupport SquareAU

  • 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.

    Good product, a bit pricey though. I have used it at the farmers market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. SquareAU

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Wouldn’t have bought it

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

    Takes forever to connect . Also it does not connect to my husbands phone at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately. SquareAU

  • Anthony

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

    The lens is so perfect for Vlogs and Pranks! So worth it!!!

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

  • 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.

    2nd generation works great! Like the longer charger cord.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Fantastic to hear. We appreciate you giving us your take on things. SquareAU

  • Good Equipment! Reliable

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

    A good piece of equipment that helps with our overall donations

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying our reader and services. Thank you! SquareAU

  • Increased sales

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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. Was in stock at the local Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Sweet! We love to hear it. Thank you for your feedback :) SquareAU

  • ..

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

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    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for 5 stars. SquareAU

  • Nice product

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

    Wasn’t disappointed with product since purchase would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're honored to have earned your recommendation. Thank you for your kind words and support. SquareAU

  • cant wait

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

    cant wait to use it for my signing events. I am looking forwards

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Awesome! Welcome to the Square family. Feel free to reach out if we can ever offer any assistance. SquareAU

  • My last resort!

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

    I looked everywhere for them, glad y’all had them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're glad we could be your last resort! Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're delighted that you found the Square Reader for contactless and chip with us. We're here to support your payment requirements. Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Best Buy is the Best

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

    Quality and dependability. Always works when needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback on the Square Reader for contactless and chip, and for your praise of Best Buy! Quality and dependability are crucial when it comes to payment processing, and we're pleased to hear that the Square Reader meets your expectations. We're here to ensure your payment experiences remain smooth and dependable. Thank you for choosing Square and for your trust in Best Buy! SquareAU

  • Great little source of payment

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

    Purchase for my wife for her art shows as a mobile payment system. My only hang up with the unit was the syncing to iPhone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're delighted to hear that you find our service easy to use! Thank you for choosing us! SquareAU

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