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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Reader for Magstripe, particularly its ease of use and compatibility with devices like iPads. Many appreciate its overall performance, reasonable price, and compact size, which is convenient for business use. While the lightning connector is a plus for secure connections and the reader is generally fast, some users have noted issues with the instructions and the card reader's ability to read all cards.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use!!! So usable! You can accept card payments!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with Square, RinatK! We're glad to hear that you find our Magstripe reader easy to use and convenient for accepting card payments.Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Item!

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

    This is one of the most useful items for someone on the "go" who needs to accept credit cards. It was simple to set up and it is easy to operate.

    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:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New Square reader for iPhone

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

    Just upgraded to an iPhone XR and the old square reader wouldn’t work so I needed to upgrade to the one with the lightning connector. Worked seamlessly with the Square app to be able to take credit cards for Girl Scout cookie sales.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't be Square - buy your Square at Best Buy

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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 price - speedy n/c delivery - arrived in a shipping container that was not damaged. Is a joy to use this square

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for this review, Paula! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Quick Transactions

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

    Made my business transactions easier, allowing me to update/add to inventory my customized products!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great point-of-sale reader and app

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

    Purchased to use at a golf tournament fundraiser and the square reader worked great with our iPhone setup. I would definitely recommend. Easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy that our app has worked so well for you. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Product

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

    It’s easy to set up and works fast nice product I would recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Business Accessory.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for Small Business or side hustle. No cash. No problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Square Magstripe Reader, PokeDad! It's great to hear that it's a perfect accessory for your small business or side hustle, especially in situations where cash may not be readily available. We're here to assist you with any questions or support you might need squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 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.

    Great for my business. I use this all the time. Must have

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We’re glad to hear the Square Reader is a must-have for your business! It’s great to know it’s serving you well for your transactions. Thank you for sharing your experience. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for garage sale

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

    This works very reliably for transactions! I had no issues using this to take payments at a garage sale. The companion app integrates nicely with device and paired easily. I do wish it was heavier so it didn’t move as much when swiped. I guess you could upgrade to the insert and tap version.

    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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works awesome

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

    Really like having this as opposed to spending a lot on the other machines.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, AprilM, for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader is working awesome for you and providing a cost-effective solution compared to other machines. 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

    Great for delivery during COVID

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

    I bought that for my restaurant. During COVID 19 we would deliver. It was easy to use and very handy if someone wanted to pay with the card. Next day deposit of your funds directly to your bank account!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Design

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

    We were unable to get the square membership to work with our information however, the quality of this items is great. Hopefully other had luck setting it up

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So great!

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

    I thought you’d be paying a monthly fee but you only get a small charge per transaction. I love it. It’s so easy to use and i even signed up to get another free one when i registered this one. Would definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked great for our fundraiser

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

    We purchased a couple of these for our volunteers at our fundraisers for those who had lightning ports only on their newer iPhones. It worked great. Solid and way more elegant than having the old ones dangle off a dongle.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GOOD PRODUCT

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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 WORKED SO EASY. FAST CONNECTION AND SIMPLE OPERATION

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello Woodman, thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear that your Square Magstripe Reader with lightning connector has proven to be a great and easy-to-use product. It's fantastic that you've experienced fast connections and simple operations. We appreciate your feedback and value your business with Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works like it should

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

    Does exactly what I need it to. Fits great with my iPhone and reads cards easily.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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

    Great for iPhone one slide beginner friendly app easy set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello, LeroyN! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Square Reader for Magstripe! It's wonderful to hear that you found it great for your iPhone, with an easy setup process and a beginner-friendly app. Simplifying the payment process is crucial, and it's fantastic to know that this device and its app deliver on that front. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out directly to square. Thank you again for your great review of this card reader! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works !

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

    Simple setup with any of the newer iPhones that use Lightning connectors, Took less than 5 minutes to download software and make a test deposit

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      That's great to hear, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Worked great when I needed it. Easy to use. No issues when linking with phone.

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