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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

    Basic credit card reader

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

    Easy set up Easy to use A bit unstable when running the card through the iPad. If this is your first square, the company will issue you a rebate to cover the cost. So for free it’s great. I’ll probably upgrade to a better version.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Card Reader

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

    It was easy to use and understand. I would say before you buy it just note that you need the app to use it first.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe with lightning connector was easy to use and understand. Your note about needing the app beforehand is a helpful tip for potential users. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No problems- would buy again

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

    Bought to take on-site payments from clients. Works as expected. No issues.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with our Square Magstripe Reader! We're glad to hear that it's meeting your needs and working smoothly for on-site payments.We appreciate your support! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For tania

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

    Worked great for a fundraiser! Was able to have a few points of sale for people to purchase items.

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

      Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader worked great for your fundraiser, providing multiple points of sale for easy purchases. We appreciate your support, and we're pleased that Square contributed to the success of your event! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square. Great Company.

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

    I have been a merchant with Square from their beginiing. Excellent customer service and rates. This card reader works great!

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

      Thank you, ClintBradford, for your review of the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that you've been with Square from the beginning and have had an excellent experience with us. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and competitive rates to our merchants. We appreciate your loyalty and support as a valued merchant.Thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Service

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

    I am completely satisfied with my experience relating to the purchase of the square card reader.

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

      Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you are completely satisfied with your experience regarding the purchase of the Square Magstripe Reader. We appreciate your support, and we're pleased that Square is providing a great service for your business needs! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very great product

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

    Very great product that makes payments very simple and easy to handle any where . Very great product we get it from Best Buy.

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

      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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square purchase

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

    Excellent purchase! I’m able to use this device for my business and beyond.

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

      Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a seller and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So convenient!

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

    Easy to use!! It luckily Arrived ASAP for an impromptu event!

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

      Hi DebraD, we're delighted to hear that the Square Reader for Magstripe with lightning connector has proven to be so convenient for you! It's great to know that it arrived quickly for your impromptu event. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    This reader is very easy to use and works well. It's a simple and secure way to accept mobile payments.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    this is the best

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

    so easy to use glad to have this to manage my income makes life better

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

      Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader has been the best for you. It's great to know that it's easy to use and has helped you manage your income effectively. We're glad to have made a positive impact on your life. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So easy to use

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

    Easily slipped into my iPhone, was so easy to program and use at a local fair.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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

    Would definitely purchase again! Just what I needed for my small business

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

      Happy to hear that we can help the needs of your small business. We love receiving a 5-star review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    does the job

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

    works just fine as I would expect it to! Nothing else to say

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

      We're glad the Square reader is doing the job! It's always nice to receive a 5-star review! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Magic

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

    I was looking everywhere for a new Mini Lightening Square for my IPhone and finally found the last one on the Best Buy shelf and that made my day! I am so pleased to have the benefit of my Square for my business which brings me great joy!

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

    Card reader

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

    Perfect for my needs customer service always great service

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

      Hi REDS, we're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader with lightning connector is perfect for your needs! It's fantastic that you've had positive experiences with our customer service. We appreciate your support, and thank you for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GOOD DEAL

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

    WORKS AS ADVERTISED AND IN STOCK WHEN I NEED ONE ASAP

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Quality of product is good but needed extra item

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

    Needed to buy extender as this won’t fit go iPhone 15

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

      Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the quality of our Magstripe Reader satisfactory. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding compatibility with your iPhone 15. Headset and Lightning are the only connection types available for the Square Reader for magstripe at this time. You can check device compatibility for our other Square Hardware here: https://squ.re/3xVJKb6. SquareAU

  • Cons mentioned:
    Instructions

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Could not get it to work

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

    I couldn't get it to sync with my phone. Instructions were almost non existent.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Sorry to hear you've had trouble connecting your reader to your phone. When you have a moment, give these troubleshooting steps a go: https://squ.re/3OJarFj. SquareAU

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Swipe never works

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

    I have tried this thing for YEARS, both types of connectors. The swipe has only worked once for me. I always have to manually enter the card number, incurring a higher fee.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Sorry to hear about your Square reader. Here; https://squ.re/35wM9KO you can find some troubleshooting steps that usually help sellers solve their issues. SquareAU