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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2222 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect solution

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

    Our PTA uses square when we sell school T-shirts. It’s only a couple of times a year so merchant service contracts aren’t worth it. The square reader is a perfect solution for us. It’s easy to operate and can be handed off to the next volunteer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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

    Works great and easy to use. It even has a coupon code to get your $10 back you paid for it. The app is great and makes it breeze. The only is issue is if you have an OtterBox case it will not allow it to plug in all the way.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy and good

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

    This is the best ever because it is easy to use and faster. Don't need to charge either.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent, Easy and Cheap

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

    Would recommend this device to anyone. It is do easy to use and set up. Your funds go straight to your bank account. No member ship fees, and plus you get $10 back from the reader after you create an account. Plus, they send you stickers for display and a free square reader!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get Cha One…

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

    Great to use for anywhere and anything… Very easy to set up either with iPhone or Android… I recommend this to start up business or on the go establish businesses…

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for your kind words! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value.

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

    Worked great. Easy to use. Worked immediately and didnt have to wait when vending in person.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience with
      Square. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for allowing us to serve your business. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The square was so efficient to use

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

    I needed it to handle credit card transactions at a fundraiser I was throwing. The simplicity of the Square was great with no issues. Also, the flexibility of distinguishing transactions afterwards....

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square reader

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

    Best decision I ever made to hekp me with my business. I would have lost over $300 in sales without it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, LeonorO, for sharing your positive experience with the Square Reader for Magstripe. We're thrilled to hear that it has been the best decision for your business. It's satisfying to know that our product has helped you avoid losing over $300 in sales. We're here to support you and your business's success. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    It just works, download the app from the Apple iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. I use it for my iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 2nd Gen, and Galaxy S3. Also Square will give you credit for your reader purchase when you set up a checking account for deposits.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to setup.

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

    The setup was easy and the fees were not terrible. Works great!

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

    Just swipe please !

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

    I needed this because I’m on the go and I need my money instantly ! All the time !

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great card reader for anyone

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

    The square card reader is excellent ! Easy to use and affordable.

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

    Useful Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works well to read cards in Square app in case your phone has the headset jack.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our card reader! We're delighted to hear that it's been working well for you with the Square app. Our aim is to provide efficient solutions that enhance your experience, and we're glad to have met your expectations. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Working well and helps with sales

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

    I really did not want to have to take credit cards and mess with card readers or a processing company. But after reading reviews and talking to a few people that were using square, I decided to give it a try. The company reimbursed me for the purchase of the reader and even offered to waive fees for the first $1000 so I really had nothing to lose. The first day I had multiple sales that may not have happened if I didn't except credit cards. Excepting the cards was very easy to do on my smart phone and the company made the deposits of the funds in about 24 hours. So far I'm very pleased that I purchased and signed up for Square.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square product

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time ever purchasing this product a d i love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Slm13! We're delighted to hear that you love your Square Magstripe Reader. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you for a long time to come! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Square reader

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

    It’s a easy way to take payments for your business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback, Brandy! We're glad to hear that the Square Reader is making it easier for you to process payments for your business. We appreciate your support and are here if you need any further assistance! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good devide.

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

    Good price and excellent service and solution for my business. The size is also good because you can take it wherever you go. Definitely will buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Glad to hear that Square was able to provide you with a fast and easy solution! We're here to help you along the way. Please reach out to us in the future if you need any assistance squ.re/contact. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use!

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

    I put the app on my phone and the account administrator for my organization sent me a code to enter. I plugged this into the headphone jack of my phone and I was able to take credit card sales.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Second times a charm...

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

    We purchased this item on Amazon and it didn't work. My wife needed it to process credit/debit payments at a fundraising event. Bought this one at Best Buy and it works great. It made our financial transactions perfectly smooth for our event.

    I would recommend this to a friend