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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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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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. I’m an Apple phone user for our business and it works as it should!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great backup device for accepting CC payments

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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.

    This small, portable dongle plugs right into your iPhone and shows you to accept credit card payments through Square right from your device.

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

      It is not every day that we receive feedback as thoughtful as yours. But trust us when we say that it does not go unnoticed. Your comment has given us valuable insight into the services that we provide at Square. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend!!

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

    Works smoothly! I work events as a tarot reader sometimes and got this to process payments. I just leave it plugged in all day and people swipe or tap their cards when ready! Honestly it has made my life so much easier. 10/10 recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, CoffeeCat! We're thrilled to hear how seamlessly the Square Reader fits into your setup at events. It's wonderful to know it’s making your payment process smoother and more convenient. Your 10/10 recommendation means a lot—happy reading and tapping! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Economic lil square

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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.

    Great price for lil square that works perfectly and better then most. Normally don’t buy anything at all from Bestbuy anymore because the cancelled there gamers club so I don’t feal any need to even step into the store anymore but needed to get this so my boys could sell popcorn for the scouts.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good software and flexibitly

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

    Product is easy to use and cheap. Software has so much flexibility to it i feel like i can do anything with it at the power of my app

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're overjoyed to have earned your trust as a satisfied customer. Thank you for your glowing review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Really easy to use. Minimum set up time. Used for fundraisers and now no one can use this excuse for not giving “I don’t have any cash.” No cash, no problem. We have a square. Fits right in your wallet, pocket, or purse without taking up any room. Now watch the cookies fly off the table.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Business chip

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

    Amazing product for any small business it’s easy to use and easy for other to either pay with Apple Pay or any other method of payment

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback on the Square Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector). We're glad to hear that you found it to be an amazing product for any small business. We strive to provide user-friendly solutions that offer convenience and support various payment methods, including Apple Pay. We value your support and are here to assist you with any inquiries you may have. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Perfectly

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

    Works just as advertised. Simply plug it in, open the app, and it is ready to go, nothing to it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and swipe

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

    So excited they came out with a lightning adapter version of this! I was able to upgrade my old iPhone to a newer version which I was holding off doing due to the headset jack for the square reader. Worked right away with my new phone ensuring I could still take payments by swiping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    This item is sleek and compact. Easy to use and I love it so muchhhh!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate your review. It's great to hear that you appreciate the design of our Reader and you find it easy to use. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square 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.

    Works perfectly with my iPhone 13 Takes credit cards and debit cards and app is easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that you're a happy customer! It's great to know that your Square Reader works seamlessly with your iPhone 13, making credit card and debit card transactions easy. We're here to ensure your experience with Square continues to be positive. Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A MUST GET!

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

    This was very EASY to setup and to use. I'd recommend this to people starting a business, and for people who don't have lots of money. Overall a very cheap, but POWERFUL option for small card readers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're happy to hear the Square Reader is working well for you and your business! Please let us know if you have any questions at all. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Money Maker

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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 bought this for my sister when she was starting her own business because she was missing out on so much money because people would come with a bank or credit card and at the time she could on accept cash. So i got this for her and it was so easy to set up she done it in a few minutes and started making way more money!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, TimmyM! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader helped your sister's business thrive by accepting card payments effortlessly. Enabling her to set up quickly and start making more money is exactly what we aim for. We're glad we could contribute to her success! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, 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.

    The Square reader works great. It plugs right into my phone and have used it a lot with the organization I volunteer for with taking donations without any problem. It links with the Square app easily.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square 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 for business needs. Easy to use and work for well with all major cards.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hi there, LaricaS! We are so glad to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe has been a great fit for your business needs. Ease of use and compatibility with all major cards are key features we aim for, and it's fantastic to know they've met your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to use directly should you ever need Square support! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded phone reader

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

    Simple instructions, easy to follow, very versatile. Cost is very fair.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Square

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

    This product is awesome I use this a lot, it is called the square, I buy items and I just Slide my card and the merchant get his/her money right away, no waiting, it goes right into the bank. And you cant beat the price, I certainly, and I have recommended this to my friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your enthusiastic review of the Square Reader for Magstripe. We're thrilled to hear that it has been a convenient and efficient solution for your transactions, providing immediate payments and seamless banking integration. Your recommendation to friends is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Square. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Payment Processor

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

    It is a convenient and cheap way to accept payments from my phone. I definitely recommend it to vendors selling at markets and on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for quick purchases

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

    Needed to get something for a sale I was having that would allow me to take credit card purchases. Luckily the square mag stripe is a very cheap option to take credit card purchases and works really good once the app is downloaded.

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

    Convenient and easy to use, affordable and connects instantly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, ElizabethW, for sharing your positive experience with the Square Reader for Magstripe! We're thrilled to hear that it's meeting your needs with its convenience, affordability, and quick connectivity. We appreciate your support! SquareAU

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