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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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    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

    Super useful when your business is on the go!

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

    I used this for girl scout cookie season and it was very easy and convenient to use. People trust us more this way instead of manually putting in their credit card information. Faster too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Works great! Havent had any issues, was able to pick up following day!

    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

    Magstripe

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

    I purchased the Square-Magstripe Reader for my granddaughter. She is very happy with the product. Great product, great prices and very happy with Best Buy and Geek Squad.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Item works great it was easy to purchase and pick up time was fast staff was very speedy when bringing item for curbside pick up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for the review! We are happy knowing you enjoyed the speedy curbside pick up. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price and 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 product with a great price point! We've enjoyed all of our square products

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We are delighted that you've had a positive experience with Square and have enjoyed using their products. Having a great product with a reasonable price point can be a game-changer for businesses, and it's wonderful to know that Square has been able to meet your needs.

      If you have any more positive experiences to share or if you have any questions or need further assistance with Square, please don't hesitate to reach out.

      Thank you for your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Magstripe Reader

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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 included when you sign-up for service with Square. But we found it necessary to have a second one. It works well with Iphone 10xr

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

    Cheaper than Square!

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

    Needed a reader with a lightening connector. Ordered one from Square, it was still processing after 2 weeks! Saw these on sale on the website and purchased one! And I received it in about 2 days.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it's job

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

    If you are raising money for any event or selling items of your own. This was quite simple to set up and the ease of use is quite simple. I have already made my investment in this product back.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works 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.

    Works for the app we need it for. We lost one so this was a replacement

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for this positive review. We are glad you were able to replace your reader. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What can I say 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.

    It works really well. Wish it had a adapter for android phones but it is good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate your feedback! It's great to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader is working well for you. While an Android adapter isn't included, we're constantly working to improve our products and appreciate your input. If you have any more suggestions or questions, feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small and nice nothing better than this price Absolutely professional

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      This is what we absolutely love to hear! We appreciate your kind feedback :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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

    I love my square reader it is super convenient and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, EvetteO! We're delighted to hear that you love your Square Reader. We're here to support you on your business journey. Here's to many more smooth and convenient transactions with Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this

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

    Best decision I made to purchase. I work in a salon as a booth renter this is my best friend my clients pay me an within 24 hours it’s in my account it’s a win win for everyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader

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

    Our square reader is easy to setup and use. You have a portable register with this device. It connects right to my iPhone and makes sales quick and easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Helpful

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

    This worked great for folks to be able to purchase items at local pop-ups.

    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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, user friendly, easy set up. Fit in wallet and purses. Great addition for a small business. Low service fee.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Great to hear the Square Magstripe Reader is working well for you and your business. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done.

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

    Great product for the price. It works for me but haven’t used it much. It serves its purpose. I recommend it, if considering.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mobile payment option

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having a personal business you find the need to have many types of payment options for you clients. This unit was super easy to setup and works flawlessly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly as described

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

    Had one just like this that was outdated; got this one to plug right into my port without an adapter needed. Easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi Monique, we appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear the Square Reader is making running your business easier. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    card

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent when sombody needs to pay me quick. also for my son too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience at Square. On behalf of our team, thank you. SquareAU