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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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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

    A great little tool!

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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 swiping credit cards at festivals when you don’t have the touchless card reader with you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, DonnaM, for your review! We're glad to hear that our Square Reader for Magstripe has been a great tool for you. We understand the convenience it offers in situations like festivals where you may not have the touchless card reader available. We appreciate your support and if you have any further feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Square Deal

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

    This device make accepting payments easy and convenient works like a charm. Thanks square!

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

      Thanks for your review. We are delighted to hear that you are satisfied with the reader and its functionality. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    Works great! Does what it’s supposed to do. Love it.

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

      EricaP, we're thrilled to hear that your Square Reader for Magstripe is working great and meeting your expectations. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great as always

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

    Works as expected and works great! Slightly faster than headphone jack version but can’t be on the charger at the same time for older devices that have both

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

    Great product

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

    Great purchase, great item, works amazing. Would definitely recommend!

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

      Thank you, MahboobK, for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader has been a great purchase, working amazingly for you. We appreciate your support, and we're pleased that Square is meeting your expectations effectively! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Credit card

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

    Best thing that happened to me lol. I don’t need no register or anything.

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

      It's great to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe has been a valuable tool for you. Simplifying transactions without the need for a traditional register is a big plus for many businesses. If you ever have questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Square support squ.re/contactsqsupport. Your feedback is appreciated! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy tool to use!

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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 use. I bought this for a pop up market business. It was a life saver. Quick set up less than 5 minutes. I was able to start transactions quickly after.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi Gabby, we're happy to hear your liking the Square Reader! Let us know if you need a hand with something, or have any questions: squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth having

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

    Great compact unit. Very valuable in today’s world if you are selling anything of value. The name magstripe is magic in its execution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're happy to hear you're loving your Square Reader! 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.

    good thing to have if u are a business owner love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're delighted to hear that you find the Square Magstripe Reader to be a valuable asset for your business. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to carry, use and process

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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 device and great for a business person on the move. I sell books and craft notions. The square makes it easy to take payments and have the funds deposited directly into my bank account.

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

    Clients enjoy the quickness

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was able to process payment quick, clients was happy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that Square's Magstripe Reader with a lightning connector helped you process payments quickly, leaving your clients satisfied! Thank you for choosing Square for your payment needs! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly want I wanted had been using the extension, but with this one it’s no longer needed!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector) is exactly what you wanted and that it has eliminated the need for the extension you were previously using. We're here to assist you. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and Functional

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

    Simple, convenient and easy to use. The square app interface is also very user friendly and beneficial to any small business or side hustle. Definitely recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Square reader for iPhone is awesome I’m glad they have them for iPhone and android

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      This is music to our ears, we're glad to hear the Square Reader is working well for your business! Thank you for leaving us this great review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was slightly difficult to find in store but with the help of a rep I was in and out quick. This product is 1000000% better then having to use the adapter + square reader for an iPhone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Office Mgr, Volunteer and Events Coordinator

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

    I purchased the Square to use at a fundraiser. Very easy to use. Convenient. Will be using it for other events, class registration fees and donations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're happy to hear the Square Reader is working well for you and your business! Please let us know if you have any questions at all. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Business

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

    Needed a way to accept credit cards for a small business. This was easy and affordable

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

      Fantastic! We appreciate you taking time away from business to give us your feedback :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Life Saver

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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 use and charges fast. It's a life saver for small businesses like myself. I don't regret my decision of going with Square instead of the bank options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Good production experience easy to used just plug and slide

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great to have as backup

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

    The square one magstripe reader has been great for our business in that we have been able to accept credit cards on occasions when our internet has gone down and cannot use our usual merchant processing

    I would recommend this to a friend