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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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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

    Easy to use and works great. We have had no problems.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick purchase for business

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

    Purchased the square because I had a festival coming up and needed something to add to my tablet and phone for rapid customer transactions and it worked perfectly. No issues. Very pleased with my purchase and the value and ease it added to my business.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely Easy to set up and use..

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

    I love this product. It was so easy to set up. You just download the app, set up your bank account number and attach to your phone. It could not have been easier and my funds were in my account immediately.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    not needed

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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 does exactly what I expected it to but I realized my phone takes payments without it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback, hh2373! We’re glad the Square Reader met your expectations. It's great to hear that you found a solution that works well with your phone. Thanks again for sharing your experience! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Great deal. Husband forgot his square at home when doing a rock show in the area. So thankful that Bestbuy carried this product. Would have cost us almost $1500.00 that day to go without it. Only store in the area that carries what we needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mobile Point of Sale

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

    I have an Etsy shop and this works for those who would like to pay with credit/debit cards at craft fairs. I actually tested with my own credit card and it worked great. My only complaint would be I can't sync it with my shop. Etsy has a free card reader, but they are hard to get because of high demand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    so great for business

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

    As an artist, I use this for sale of artwork, cards and books in the studio and at other locations. The perfect easy way to complete business transactions. My receipts are emailed to me; the money goes into the bank. So convenient for customers who tend to buy more when they can use credit cards instead of cash or checks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    biz saver

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

    Got this to allow mobile credit card purchases for my direct sales biz. Worked perfectly, cost of device refunded by square once I set up and used my account. Great option for small businesses! Square even offers a free processing period when you share their service/join from a friend (SQUAREUP. COM/I/2BFAC85E)

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and easy

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

    This card reader is simple to set up and use. It makes e-commerce nice and works with phone or iPad devices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Helped me out!

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

    I left my Square at home and was traveling out of state. Thus, I was very happy to find this item at Best Buy in time for my event. Works great and I like that the money is automatically transferred to me without me having to go in to request.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Taking Credit Cards

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

    It's so easy to keep the square reader in my purse. I love the option of being able to take a credit cared, while working an Usborne Books and More Book Fair. There are many options with square that I haven't even tired yet. If you are looking for something user friendly, this would be perfect for you.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The Square review

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

    Things I like about Square : Convenient = Awesome Things I don't like: 2.75% fee = not so awesome

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and accessible

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

    Allowed us to quickly set up our business !!!!!! No technical knowledge or complicated installation required !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Seeing that you were able to set the Square Reader up for your business so quickly and effortlessly means we've achieved our goal. Thank you for leaving us this glowing review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great utility for any small business.

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

    I bought this for my brother in law because he was heading to a book fair to sell his new book. He sold a fair few copies and got his name out there which is good. Might not have been possible without square for people to use their credit card. People just don’t use cash anymore

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Should have bought long ago

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

    If you have a business or a friend who has a business and they don't take credit cards, or even if they do, this was a great great buy. We should have done this long ago since it really helps us when were out on a job and can take credit card right there! Buy it. No, really buy this and expand your business.

    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

    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

    square magstripe reader

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

    Worked great at the huge flea market where I was a vendor. I only do this one market a year, so I didn't have to invest a lot of money to be able to collect from credit cards. Worked great, and I had my money deposited into my account in 2 days!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great way to take credit cards anywhere

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

    I sell on Facebook, garage sales and the flea market and the Square Reader is a great way to take credit cards and make more sales. No more customers asking you to hold something while they go get cash - they can pay and take the item right then. Easy to use and money is in your account in no time.

    I would recommend this to a friend