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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

    User Friendly/Easy Setup

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

    I needed this for a vendor event. I was so happy that Best Buy had in stock. The Square is user friendly just download the app and follow directions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good item

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

    Thanks god they make it for apple, it’s a item you need if you have square help you a lot

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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

    This has helped with Scouting activities and made it easier for us to collect fees for events and sales. Very easy to use!

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

    Small but great 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.

    Best investment for my business. I am able to charge the customers quickly and get them processed / out the door.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for business on the go!

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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 how easy this square reader is. Although it doesn’t take a chip, for $10 it makes it very easy for my business when I am on the go! Love it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Trusted form of transaction

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

    Since the onset of covid , person to person, fundraising has plummeted to the depths of the dark one himself. This purchase was made merely due to a phone change. The only negative is the tax we must pay once we reach a threshold while using this app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're happy to hear the service has been helpful to you during these times. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Swipe away

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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.

    Used for small business have had for many years works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for this review it means a lot that you have chosen to use Square as your payment processor. If you have any questions or concerns you can always reach support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport. We appreciate your continued support. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Swipe This

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

    Very useful device i recommended. I would buy this item again and again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for recommending the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that you find it to be a very useful device. Your endorsement means a lot to us. We appreciate your support and would be delighted to serve you again in the future! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for beginners.

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

    Connect to your i phone with no problem! Works very well,I actually thought it syncing work my phone would be difficult. But its pretty a simple set up! Thank you Best Buy!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy

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

    Easy to use, great price, simple instructions.....

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Credit Card Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little assistant, always comes in handy when I do conventions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate you reaching out with this review! We love to hear magstripe reader has been working out for you at your conventions.

      If you need anything from us please let us know. We are always here to help squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what i needed/ was looking for! Highly recommend

    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Store Owner

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

    Easy very handy and convenient to use and also efficient

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, PreetiM, for your positive review of the Square Magstripe Reader from BestBuy! We're delighted to hear that you found it easy, handy, convenient, and efficient for your store. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. We're here to support your business and ensure your payment experiences remain smooth and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Square, and we look forward to serving you again. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square card swiper

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

    It worked great and only took about five minutes to set up the app!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your review of the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that it worked great for you, and the setup process was quick and easy, taking only about five minutes to set up the app. We appreciate your support and hope the Square Magstripe Reader continues to serve you well for all your payment needs! Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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

    I used this at our craft show and other fundraiser events. It was a great little thing to have on hand . We sold more because people could use their debit cards

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazingly simple

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

    I was very impressed at the ease of set up and the accuracy of tracking purchases. Well worth the $10.00 Of course, in the credit card world there is always a transaction fee

    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.

    Great product easy to use! Just insert and you can take cards anywhere!

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

    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.

    Great product for your business. I would used it over and over

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us. We look forward to serving your business for many years to come! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Is what it is

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

    Works like it should. I needed it for my business and it serves its purpose as another form of payment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing and easy a business on the go and don’t have to worry about cash just slide and done customers are very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend