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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1240 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, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get paid!

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

    My wife finally had to give up the ghost with her iPhone 6, which meant she lost the old headphone jack and didn't have a square reader, so at her shows she had to take merch purchases by manually inputting credit cards. This was unsustainable. For the bargain price of $10 I brought her into the future. Highly recommended.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great piece

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this product easy to use small enough to travel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your review, Silvia! We're so glad to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe with the lightning connector is meeting your expectations. We appreciate you choosing Square and look forward to supporting you in the future. Thank you again! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seamless and 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.

    Works great! Seamless and easy. This was my first time using Square, I purchased to take credit card payments. After signing up and downloading the app I simply plugged the card reader in and was taking payments without a hitch. You get a free reader for signing up but it didn’t come in time for the fundraiser so I bought this from Best Buy. At 10$ it was very reasonably priced.

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

      Happy to hear that your experience has been going good. if you need help with something, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly (squ.re/contactsqsupport). We look forward to hearing further from you! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and effective

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

    It’s small, works well, easy to use, not expensive, that’s all I was expecting from a Reader.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great payment tool

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

    Easy to use great product. Just put it in the port of your phone and it reads it in seconds letting you know that it's ready for use with the App. It take about 5 minutes to fill out the app for it to be used. You can attach your bank account and they also give you a square debit card to use if you don't want all the transfer fees to take most of your money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi @Sweewey! We're so glad to hear you've found the reader easy to set up. Reach out here if you need a hand with anything: squ.re/contact. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small Business Friendly

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

    I offer a cleaning service, and it's easy for customers to pay. You should always provide more than one payment method.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Plug in card reader

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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.

    We needed a card reader quick for an event and was easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Buy

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

    I purchased this reader for my new business which is an online boutique however I wanted to be prepared to do pop up shops and this is perfect. It’s super easy to set up, you download the app, enter your information and your ready to swipe. I’ve down 3 pop up shops so for and my customers tend to use this payment method over the others so I am happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We are so happy to hear that you have had such a positive experience! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Really simple to use, good price. Good for iPhone. .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're glad to hear the Square Reader is helpful for your business. Thanks for leaving us this review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use, Compact, and (Basically) Free!

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

    We bought this for an event that my wife got invited to last minute and she wanted an option to accept a card if that was all someone had. It is very easy to set-up and use. It also has a coupon in it for $10 that you can deposit into your bank account so it's like getting the device for free. Worked out great for her. Easy to use, very compact, and (basically) free! Hard to beat that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Glad to hear the magstripe reader was easy to use! Happy Selling :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy!

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

    Used this for a vendor show and it worked great. Easy set up, easy connection, and I didn’t miss a sale because of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Pgonz! We're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe worked seamlessly for your vendor show, ensuring smooth transactions without missing a sale. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your business! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for vendor markets

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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 for my little business. Plugs right into my phone and has made taking credit cards at vendor markets so much easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Shelby, we're thrilled to hear that your Square Reader is making transactions at vendor markets a breeze for your business! Simplifying the process means more time focusing on what you love. Happy selling! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get this FIRST

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

    We wished we got this gadget FIRST! In stead of buying the $300 terminal. The easiest, convenience and the cheapest. Works just as good. Sometimes better too

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    The product worked great. It was very simple to use and install. The price was great. It will reduce the cost of accepting credit cards for my small business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Grandma, for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader worked seamlessly for your business and that you appreciate the cost savings it provides. We're here to support your business needs. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must for garage sales and resellers.

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

    Super easy to use. Downloaded the app, followed the instructions and voila! We were ready for our garage sale. We’ll use it for collectible shows and the like also. People are willing to spend more if they can “charge it”! Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Being Square is cool these days!

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

    So, I recently participated in a crafter’s market during the Christmas holiday. A lady across from me started the show only accepting cash. Her first buyer wanted to use a credit card. She lost that sale…same with 2nd & 3rd. Meanwhile, she sees me pop this little thing in my phone, swipe a card & off the customer goes with my product. Easy peasy. The lady walked over & we talked about Square. She was convinced & really wished she were more prepared for more payment options! …it’s super easy to set up & square actually refunds you the $10 to your bank account once you start using it (code inside the package)! There is a small fee added to each transaction, but the money exchange is swift & smooth. Square has options for building a website & starting an online store. ***One thing that would be nice if they could include is a case or a way to add it to a keychain….something!! It’s kind of easy to lose.*** ok, that’s all. Be Square.

    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

    Great addition to Square products

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

    This allows me to move through the line of people at the door waiting to get in the club and take payment & apply wristbands when there is a big event.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for mobile small biz

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

    will fit in your purse or backpack and makes sales easier for those not having venmo, cashapp, etc. once you set up app, it takes secs to use. very easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our hardware and service. We're honored to be a part of your business journey. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for kids

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

    Great good quality this thing can help me except payments. My son always wanted to accept payments, so this is the perfect thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello SebastianM, we're delighted to hear that you find our Square Magstripe Reader with lightning connector to be of great quality! It's heartwarming to know that it's not only useful for your transactions but also provides a fun opportunity for your son to explore and accept payments. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    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.

    Just the right size, durable, fast and easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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