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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2200 reviews

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good device

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

    This reader is a very reliable device and so quick a simple to use. Only minutes to hook up to your phone and start using. Have had no problems and very inexpensive to use and it is quick and you can send the person a receipt right away.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great machine

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

    I am a small business owner, I need a easy carry machine to accept credit card. So I noticed the square. It is good, when you buy this from anywhere, contact square u can get 10 dollars back.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and simple to use

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

    I bought my square to sell products at a concert. It was as easy a process as can be. The staff at Best Buy gave a great summery in how it worked! Love it!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    The Square card reader with the 3.5mm plug is so easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    square for small business

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

    I needed the product in order to receive credit card payments for my small business. I searched on line for places that carried the product. I liked the idea that I could get best buy rewards for the purchase from Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Such a deal!

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

    I needed something to help me with sales at an event. The Square was recommended and I found it at the local Best Buy. I purchased it for about $8, but with the perk of a $10 deposit from Square to my bank account. The installation was simple and it worked at my event on my Android phone. I could not, however, get it to work on my HP tablet. I don't know why, but I think it had to do with HP and proprietary rights to their apps, because I could not download the app. I'm not sure why and was in too big of a hurry to explore with HP. As it turned out I only needed the square for two transactions. I was grateful to have it and was not bothered by the percentage they earned on my sales. I'm hoping that for my next event I find a way to get it to work on my HP device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ms.

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

    Because I did not renew my brick-and-mortar office space in a shopping center, I needed a way to allow my clients to pay with their credit/debit card. This works well. I just stick it in my purse whenever I leave to meet with a client.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Nancy, we are so glad to hear that the Square Reader is providing you an easy way for your clients to pay. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any Square support! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little gadget with super power

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

    We can set up our pop up store literally anywhere and take credit card payment hassle free. This little gadget is mighty powerful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Sounds like you've got a handy tool! The Square Reader for Magstripe, with its headset jack, is a powerful little gadget. Great to hear it's serving you well! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Store

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

    Super easy. I walked, was taken right tp it then up to the register. I thonk I was in and out in under 10 minutes. The product is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, HeatherB, for sharing your positive experience with Square Reader! We're here to help, and we appreciate your support of Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Works well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No complaints here

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

    Works great . Makes accepting debit cards at cookie booths so much easier .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, JasonM, for sharing your positive experience with our Square Magstripe Reader. We're delighted to hear that it's making debit card transactions easier for your cookie booths. Thank you for choosing Square. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    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.

    We purchased the Square reader for our business. It has been easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're glad to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader has been easy to use for your business, TabithaW! We're here to help with any questions or support you may need squ.re/contactsqsupport. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Works well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    product review

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

    to my pleasant surprise works great without issues and very cheap dont hesitate to get it like I did

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello, anonymous. Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We are happy to hear that the reader is working flawlessly. Your positive experience is valuable feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Way To Accept Payment

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

    I am the PTO President for my daughters elementary school. Last year we had numerous family members asking if we accepted credit/debit card payments so they were able to purchase our shirts. I had to turn away hundreds of dollars because we only had the capability to accept cash or check. After reviewing the details on the Square Device, I knew it would be the perfect fit for us. We used it, for the first time, at our kindergarten through 2nd grade open house event last week and it worked miracles! We were able to sell over $50 in Just credit card sales! That may not seem like a lot to some, but we are the most poverty stricken school in our district, so being able to sell over $25 at one of our events, is a big deal for us. I highly recommend the Square device. It is so easy to use.

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

    Square Reader for Magstrip (with headset jack) whi

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

    Square Reader for Magstripe (with headset jack): Great!! Product instructions were easy to follow and took less than 20 minutes. The setup was ready, and I took the first donation. Excellent value for the buck!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, MarieR! We're delighted to hear that the setup process for the Square Reader for Magstripe was smooth and that you were able to start accepting donations quickly. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Small business

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    It has worked extremely well for my small business, I would definitely encourage everyone with a small business to purchase one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader with headset jack is proving to be a valuable asset for your small business! We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for choosing Square to support your business needs! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good card reader

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

    Easy to use. Great quality and I've had mine for well over 1 year. Still works good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback, Maria! Glad to hear your Square Reader is still working well. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    This product is easy to use. I would definitely suggest this to my friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for the great review, Kristin. We are glad the Square Reader has been easy to use! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Reliable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for the square app.

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

    Affordable alternative to having a credit card terminal. I love that best buy has these square readers in stock, because as a traveling artist sometimes I forget to pack my square reader. Its convenient and affordable to pick one up at the best buy nearest ti whatever city I'm un at the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Apple... not android.

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

    Apple products make this work amazing, Android not so much. It helps my business greatly with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, Hecker. We appreciate your feedback. It's great to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader works well with Apple products and is helping your business. If you have specific concerns or issues with Android compatibility, we recommend reaching out to Square's customer support for assistance squ.re/contactsqsupport. Your feedback is valuable as Square continues to improve its products and services. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top option for taking cards

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

    We wanted to add the option of credit cards for our sports association. Previously we were a cash only organization. This is by far the fastest and easiest way to get set up. We created the online account, added our accounts, installed the app (android) and were up and going in under an hour. Could not have been easier. Couple of issues, but nothing that I would take a star for. First off, when you swipe move quickly but not lightning speed. Trying to swipe too fast gives us a read error every time. Same with going too slow. Second, and this is not the fault of the manufacturer, if you have a case of your phone you may have to remove it for the reader to be fully inserted. I had to take the one off my S10. This seems to apply mostly to the Otter type cases and the like. Thin flexible ones don't seem to have the same issue. Overall I love this reader. Price is perfect, functions reliably and does what it is supposed to do. Great product!

    I would recommend this to a friend