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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2222 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    It's super cheap, and works great! Easy to install.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent item - easy to use

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

    Some of my customers didn't want to pay for services rendered by check or cash - as many people today, they wanted to pay by credit card. This item, the Square, made taking their credit card simple using my smart phone, and the cost was very reasonable. A Win, Win, situatioin for me and my customers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup
    Cons mentioned:
    Fees

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as promised.

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

    Quick and easy setup. Works well with all cards except Bank of America. Fees are a little higher but no machine, supplies or contract.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple credit card processing

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

    Cost effective credit card processing for non-profit organization. Simple to use with the Square app.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Square Reader for Headphone Jack

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

    Once I figured out how to create an account (i.e. adding your financial institution and verifying your identity) which was a little bit confusing at first, the reader worked like a charm. I bought it last minute for an event and it was pretty easy to maneuver and use as a POS system. I was able to see how much money we made and the overall fees taken out for each Square swipe immediately. It was a great buy and lifesaver!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great credit card reader

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

    with this credit card reader you can swipe credit cards with your phone or ipad works great for small businesses and people who want to accept credit cards on the go. square will even reimburse you for the purchase price. so if you have a square account stop by and buy one at best buy and square will add 10.00 to the account.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply the best...

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

    The Square Card Reader has been a very smart purchase, allowing me to almost immediately accept payment by credit card for my services. Additionally, Square provides a direct deposit to your account to cover the cost of the item. Set-up your account, plug the device into your phone, and off you go. Could not be simpler or better!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and simple to use.

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

    Got me out of a bind. My full size register was acting up and this got me back to taking payments.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We're pleased to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader with a headset jack helped you out in a bind and allowed you to continue taking payments smoothly. Thanks for choosing Square! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy

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

    Easy to set up and use. Worked great! Will keep using :-)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Worked as Advertised

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

    I purchased the Square for private social club use. It worked as advertised (swipe). What I didn't realize was that I could also use manually enter in the card information. Square provides a $10 rebate so the Square is essentially free. It sends an email receipt to the card holder which is nice for the donor/purchaser.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for fundraising

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

    Used for a boy scout fundraiser since everyone always said "I don't have any cash on me". The interface of the app is amazingly simple and easy to set up, using the reader itself was a breeze. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to take credit cards.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick Setup, Easy Use

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

    For anyone just starting out in selling, this item is a gift from heaven. It seemed complicated beforehand but the instructions are straightforward and clear. As long as you have a device connected to the internet (like a phone with mobile data) you can take payments anywhere!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Square It

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

    Great product. Easy to use and very affordable pricing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product!

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

    I used this for a fundraiser where we had hundreds of guests making purchases by credit card. This card reader was a life saver! So easy to use and the app allows you to send receipts via text or email. Would absolutely recommend to any vendors or someone that needs to process credit cards easily.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty amazing little product

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

    Works great with the Square app. I set mine up with my bank account to allow people to buy popcorn for a Cub Scout troop. Like the credit card companies square takes a cut of the proceeds (2.75% per swipe). Works really well and it’s easy to use. Square also sends you a daily report on transactions.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple, Easy to use

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

    Great way to accept credit cards for your business. Easy to use, simple set up and convenient for travel.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very simple to use

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

    This works very well and is very reliable. Reads most cards, small and easy to use on the cell phone. Recommend it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Selling Old Junk

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

    Mainly got on of these to sell my old trading card collection to random strangers. People are a lot more apt to buy from ya if you have multiple methods of payment. Plus the reader comes with a $10 redeem code so it just pays for itself or is just straight up free money if you bought it on sale.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use card reader. Very convenient.

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

    Easy to use card reader. Very convenient. Set up was quick and easy. I'd buy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes plastic easy.

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

    Makes it convenient and easy to collect plastic payments. We use a dedicated tablet to reduce chances of problems with bank info. We have used three for four years with the only problem being if you drop it and break it or lose it.

    I would recommend this to a friend