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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2222 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the Reader for Magstripe's ease of use, affordability, and compatibility with various devices. Positive feedback also highlights its compact size and straightforward setup process. While some users mention higher than expected fees, the device's performance is generally well-received. A notable limitation is the lack of a chip reader in some models.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Great for my needs

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

    I like the reader it has dual use for my business.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great starter

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

    Easy to use vs paypall and all that other stuff. They charge you a percentage for each transaction plus an additional amount over a certain amount.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hey! The processing rate for tapped, dipped, and swiped payments accepted in the Square Point of Sale app is 2.6% + 10¢ no matter the amount of the sale. Feel free to look up the details here: http://squ.re/learnaboutfees SquareAU

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    I use it at work, and it works as advertised......

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works as described

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

    sometimes it is a little temperamental, but overall it works as it should. Small size makes it convenient to just keep in your purse or backpack until you need it.

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

    Disappointed

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

    I had purchased the Square to use at a recent local event. The one time I needed to use it, I was unable to get the sale to go through. I will be looking to upgrade to the Square chip reader in the future.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    It doesn't work that great if you dont have a strong wifi connection. My swiper didnt work as much so i had to enter the numbers which takes more of a percentage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good to process most payment

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

    Good the process most payments probably would do better with the one who you just actually use that is Bluetooth wireless but it seems to work well for most everything you need to hook into your phone in your account

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

    Card

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

    I like this stove i use couple time its good for i used

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

    At times difficult to get the transaction to go

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

    At times difficult to get the transaction to go through. I had no issues with Square holding on to my charges as you may find on other blogs. I would have brought the device anyway with comfort. Best buy was close at the time

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

    Square vs PayPal

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

    I'm a longtime PayPal user who finally decided to try Square. I'm late, I know. Square is good but I still prefer PayPal. They each have their benefits and downfalls but for me PayPal works best.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok. Not made for the busy seller.

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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 for the single sale items. Not good for trade shows due to the swipe not always working. I've had to manually key in the credit and debit cards.

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

    Get what you pay for

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

    Sometimes I need to run a card through 4 or 5 times before it works. Other times once is enough. There are indoor places where it froze up on me but worked when I moved to other areas.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for my business

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

    This product is great and easy to use for my business.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great assist

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

    This square has made my business so so much better.

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

    Not a bad product.

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

    The product works fine for personal or small business use. Had to key in the card number on multiple transactions due to the swipe not working promptly. Overall....still does the job.

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

    Haven't been able to use-

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

    Spent hrs trying- only to find out with visit to store and their research that isn't compatible with my Amazon fire tablet., or my phone. Friends like it alot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Sorry that your device was not compatible. We're always working to make more devices compatible and you can check the compatibility page for updates at: squ.re/compatibility. SquareAU

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    affordable equipment, but rates per charge is the downside

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

    Charge 10.00 for item. FREE From Square.

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

    Had to pay for this at Best Buy, Free from Square. I was given a credit from square. Whats the extra hassle for. Just give it to us free, Best Buy you deal with Square.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Don’t like the interest rate.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thought it was a swipe to use with other processing companies and I was wrong so returned it. I get better interest rate with other companies

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

    Love it but needs updating

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

    This is such a great product and concept but it needs to be updated to work on iPhone 7 and newer. Having to locate an adapter to use it was a pain

    I would recommend this to a friend