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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1243 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

    Money taker!

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

    I am a small business owner and having the square reader makes is so much easier for clients!

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

      Making transactions easier for small businesses is what we're all about! Glad to hear you're loving your Square Reader. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great very quick and easy , great for small businesses

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

      Thank you, Chillado, for your feedback on the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that you love it and find it to be great for small businesses. It's fantastic that it offers a quick and easy payment solution. We appreciate your support and hope it continues to meet your needs! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Card Swipe

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

    I bought this for my mom. She is a hair stylist and lots of women no longer carry cash so this is very useful for her.

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

    Plug it in and 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’s really square and glossy. Got a new phone so I needed a different reader. Plugged it in and it works great.

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

      We're so glad to hear! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square

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

    Amazing square experience. I would highly recommend

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

      This means the world to us here at Square. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and Fast

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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.

    I got the Square App without issue. Setup my account without issue. Made a sale over a weekend and Monday it was already pending in my account. Easy and fast.

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

    Take advantage of lower fees for swiping compared to manual entries! Good to have for quick and convenient payment taking. Works very well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pay day

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

    You get the job done and easy to carry in your purse

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

      Thank you, Gigi, for your review of the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that it gets the job done for you and is easy to carry in your purse. 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

    square reader

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

    Extremely handy to take money anywhere! I can't do business without it.

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

      That's music to our ears. We appreciate you sharing your experience. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader with lightning connector

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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 right out of the package - super simple to set up - works perfect for our business!

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

      We're happy to hear you’re enjoying the app. Thanks for taking the time to let us know. 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.

    Very good easy to use and make things faster Recommend

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

      Thank you for your positive feedback on the Square Reader for Magstripe! We're glad to hear that it was easy to use and helped streamline your transactions. Thank you for your support and for choosing us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy for small sellers

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

    Super handy for festivals or any other possible public sale venue.

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

      We're happy to hear you're loving your Square Reader! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tool

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

    It’s time using this. I like it. It’s a great asset and tool to have for our school functions

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi Melena,
      We're happy to hear this making taking payments at your school functions easier! Thank you for leaving us this review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Very effective and easy to use. Quickly accessible. Portable feature is so useful

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, JoashJ, for your review of the Square Reader for Magstripe. We're delighted to hear that you find it very effective, easy to use, and quickly accessible. The portable feature being useful is definitely a plus! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What I expected from Square

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

    This is a very useful tool when running a vendor booth or food truck. Well as long as you have an iPhone with a lightning bolt connector that is.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and excellent price!

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

    Great item! It is very easy to install and use! Perfect way to get paid on the spot with a credit card. Great value as well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love the square reader.

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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 reader because it is easier for my customer to make purchase at my business and it fits in any of my mobile device on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy 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.

    It was very convenient to get this from Best Buy rather than wait for delivery as I had an immediate need for it. It worked perfectly.

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

    this was my first time using one and it was super easy to use. With people carrying less cash this is the way to go for your business.

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

    Used for a fundraiser and worked well, easy to set up

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

      Thanks for the 5-star review, Rico! SquareAU