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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2221 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    You get the 10$ back from Square

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

    I purchased this square to use for small business transactions I dont make enough credit card transactions to make having a real credit card reader worth it, this square is an easy alternative and it seems to work pretty good. I wish it came with an extension for the 3.5 jack because most people have cases on their phones and being how close the 3.5 jack is to the actual card reader it makes it hard to use on my phone while the case is on it. But you get the 10$ you pay for the square back with your first purchase transaction.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb!

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

    So easy to set up and use! Works very well with any smartphone

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked Great! Easy to set up for our organization

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

    We had no experience taking credit cards as payment. Our bank had many forms and needed approvals. Square saved us. Easy to buy at the Best Buy store, and took only minutes to set up. It worked great at our organization's Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. We think it gave people the option to spend more than if they could only play by cash or check.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seamless and easy to use! Reasonable rate.

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

    A sceptic at first. Now, I'm not sure why I didn't get one a long time ago. I use this almost every day with my business. It was easy to set up and it is easy to use. A very reasonable rate and I love the fact that I can use this wherever I get phone service. Super cool little gadget that makes doing credit card transactions a breeze. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    It's great product for small business great for emergency.

    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

    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:
    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, 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 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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    It works really well. It just sucks that the company takes a 3% cut from every transaction.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, CarlosC! We're glad to hear that the Square reader is working well for you. Regarding fees, we understand your concern. Our fees help support the maintenance and improvement of our services, ensuring a reliable and secure payment experience. We appreciate your feedback and value your business! SquareAU

  • 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:
    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:
    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

    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

    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

    Great Product!

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    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