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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

    Square reader

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

    The Square reader worked perfectly with very little set up time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Fantastic! We appreciate you taking the time to share you kind feedback :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flawless Order and Pick Up

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

    Ordering and picking up the item was flawless. I absolutely love my Square as well. Extremely easy to use and ideal for my business matters.

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

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the Square reader. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    payment swiper

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

    Bought this product , it is one of the simplest and most effortless ways to start accepting credit card payments in minutes!! I would recommend it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GOOD

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

    PERFECT BUY NEXT TIME. EXCELLENT PRODUCT AND WORK GREAT.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi AndresGarcia, we're thrilled to hear that your Square Magstripe Reader with lightning connector was a perfect buy for you! We appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted that it's working great for your needs. Thank you for choosing Square, and we look forward to serving you again in the future! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price

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

    Good price for product and in stock. Not sure what else they want me to say but apparently there is a minimum number of characters I need to use to say it was a good product for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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

    Works great..does what it is suppose to do.i am happy with this product

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're glad to hear you're happy with your Square Reader! Thank you for the 5-star review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    square reader

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

    This products is meant to take payments from Square and performs as advertised. Square will reimburse for the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for leaving us this review Jerry! We're happy to hear your Square Reader is making taking payments easier. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up and use

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

    I was able to set up my square and use it to sell my products in under 10 minutes! It’s extremely easy to use and I had no issues taking payments.

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

    Smallcraftmom

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

    Works great! Money is deposited quickly. Also get reports on best selling items, and breakdown of sales

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for your kind review! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your magstripe reader. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good reader!

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

    great when we are in a pinch and our tap reader can't be used!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, CarolineS, for your positive feedback! We're pleased to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader has been a great solution when your tap reader can't be used. If you ever find yourself in a pinch or have more insights to share, please feel free to reach out squ.re/contactsqsupport. We're here to ensure your payment experiences remain reliable and efficient. Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    This works perfectly for anyone that has a personal business or is always taking payments. With a small fee per swipe it’s not a bad way to start accepting card payments.

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

    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.

    Used st my craft booth great for easy use and can use app

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Niknack, for your positive feedback on the Square Magstripe Reader! We're delighted to hear that it's working well for your craft booth, providing easy use and compatibility with the app. We appreciate your support and are here to assist you in making your craft events even more successful! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    It makes the transaction so easy simple ,and fast any where you go

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great tool for small business on the go

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

    Good product and fairly simple to use. This product really helped me when out and vending and doing pop up shops. overall I would purchase again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi theere, Moe96! We are so happy to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe has been a valuable asset for your vending and pop-up shop ventures! Thank you for sharing your positive experience. If there's anything specific you loved about the product or if you have any suggestions for improvement, please reach out to us directly. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great investment!

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

    I bought this and had it up and running in about 10 minutes after I plugged It into my I phone. Very easy to use and great investment for the small dollar amount!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for an iPhone

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

    When I realized that my current Square was not compatible with my new iPhone 8 and I had to get a new one, I was nervous. This Square was easy to use. Just plug in and get started. I love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Increase sells!

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

    Wonderful addition to our point of sales business. Allows us to sell remotely without hauling bulky equipment. Must have for business owners!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes business much easier

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

    I use this square reader to process payments for my mobile iPhone repair business and it opens door for people who only carry plastic to get their phone repaired. Very happy with this item.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for SBA

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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.

    Awesome. Helped so much, it was perfect for the small business.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Improved sells with ease!

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

    Soo easy to use and once it’s set up the money goes directly into account. Everyone who sells at shows needs this! It improved my sells!

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

      We're so happy to hear it is working out for your business! :) SquareAU