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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2430 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Reader's ease of use, contactless payment capabilities, and compact size, frequently praising its simple setup and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. Positive feedback also highlights the device's compatibility with various systems and its strong security features. While some users mentioned the processing fees, the overall sentiment towards the product remains positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Contactless payment

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenient payment collection tool

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

    It is much better than the square card reader. It doesn’t require physical contact and compatible to iPhone and Android

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Credit Card Reader

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

    The square reader makes it easy to take chip cards which helps protect me from credit card fraud, and also give me a cheaper rate on the transactions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    square card reader

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

    very easy use and quick for the customer as well. Small and compact to carry with you. Works very well with the internet.

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

    It runs credit cards!

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

    This little magic box does exactly what it says it does! Connecting was easy, and resetting the pairing to switch it to another device is NOT a headache like it would be with so many other bluetooth devices. It feels like a seamless hardware extension of the square app.

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

    Invaluable tool in the modern era

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

    I run a small vendor table about twice a year. Square gives me a point of sale system which is easy to use as well as inventory tracking. The Square contactless and chip reader allows me to be more modern than many brick and mortar stores taking chip cards, tap to pay as well as traditional swipe. Square associates e-mail addresses with CC numbers so that once someone has entered their information for a receipt, they can always get an e-mail receipt without having to re-enter information. I sometimes have to wake it up and there's no battery level indicator, but I'm managing despite those things.

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

    Very reliable

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my wife, she says it's very reliable for her business

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chip reader.

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

    Didn’t know you could buy in store. Was glad there wer3 Square product options. Easy to use and set up. Recommend over the swipe thing for ease of use and liability protection when receiving credit cards for payments…in all forms, chip insert, tap for cards and cell phones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Square Reader for Contactless and Chip. We're happy you found it easy to use. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, great price!

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

    We bought this for my wife's business. It works great on most phones and tablets. Great product with a great rate, perfect for small businesses.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent on the go.

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

    Small enough to take along wherever you go. Big enough not to lose easily. Easy pairing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Glad to hear you're loving your Square Reader! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    work

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

    bought it for work, it is fairly easy to use and inexpensive rates.

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

    A MUST-HAVE for the Square business owner.

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

    If you are into the Square line of products as a business owner, you have to get this NOW if you don't have it. I am a banker by trade, and I cannot stress the importance of being able to accept the EMV/chip cards as a business owner. If you think it's just some gimmick by banks or acquirers and processors to charge you more per swipe, you're only partly correct. If you haven't migrated to the ability to accept EMV/chip cards, you are at risk for being liable for fraudulent purchases made with an EMV/chip card if you use EMV/chip ICC fallback methods of swiping the card instead of using the chip. Save yourself the risk of eating chargebacks due to fraudulent charges and put this in your store, yesterday! If you go the Square route of processing cards, be sure to get the dock to accompany this device. My only gripe is that Square didn't package this together the dock in the first place. Other than that, this device works flawlessly to accept EMV/chip cards and contactless payments.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and Effortless

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

    I use this reader at craft shows and school conferences that I sell at. Compared to the reader that you insert into the jack on your phone, I much prefer this one because it's effortless - you simply insert a credit card into the slot (I can never seem to get the hang of sliding the card correctly) - and it seems to process faster too, so wait times are cut down and keeps customers happy. With that said though, I bought an additional one so that I can have 2 check-outs at the shows for when a line starts to build. I feel that having to spend a little more money on this reader is well worth it.

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

    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.

    Works so quick and it’s so easy to set up! A lot faster than the ones you plug into the phones. This was definitely worth it to purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    This is so easy to use and works flawlessly. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be able to make sales anywhere anytime. A great price and a great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy!

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

    Very easy to use and helps you set everything up in a step by step process and helps my business for a great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+

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

    I have this for my small business holds a charge for at least 2 months! Easy connect, works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% worth it

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

    Amazing product, worked wonderfully for my business. A little lengthy to set up but so work it

    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 contactless and chip (1st generation). We're thrilled to hear that you find it to be an amazing product that worked wonderfully for your business. While the setup process may have been a little lengthy, we're glad to know that it was worth the effort. We appreciate your support and are here to assist you in any way we can. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this little card reader ! It makes taking credit card payments for a small business so easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you love the Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation). It's great to know that it has made taking credit card payments for your small business so easy. We appreciate your support and hope it continues to serve you well in your business endeavors! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great touchless processing

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

    Very nice set up. Easy to use. We just plugged it in and it synched with our other point of sale device from square.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it. Super 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.

    So easy to use. Love that its Bluetooth and does cake all forms of payments. Except check.

    I would recommend this to a friend