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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.

    The reader was easy to set up and worked very well for our non-profit group to take credit card payments. It increased our sales dramatically from just cash-only.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Entry Level Investment

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

    The Square Card Reader is inexpensive and essy to install and use. However, I highly recommend looking at a card reader that reads credit card chips as more and more banks are starting to use this technology. In the long run you will protect yourself from charge backs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug & Go

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

    As easy as plug into a tablet and go. Open up the Square app and the reader is instantly ready to take payments.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to have for Garage Sales

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

    I used Square on my cell phone at my Garage/Estate Sale. It was wonderful. I was able to take payments with debit and credit cards as well as cash. It was easy to setup and use. I recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy for everyone to use

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

    Quick and easy set up. Communication from Square is good They keep you informed of how things work and are not evasive in fees and charges. Overall very good option for everyone in need of accepting credit cards on occasion.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Awesome product, easy to manage, and not to bulky.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, JohnS! We're thrilled to hear that you find the Square Reader for Magstripe easy to manage and not too bulky.We appreciate your positive feedback! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for our small business

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

    This produce works great for our small business. We have used it a few times during Christmas and there were no issues at all. Very excited to see what else we can do with this for tracking our sales.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Easy. Convenient. Great for small businesses. No need to buy a little credit card machine over the counter. This works and goes wherever you, for no fees or charges. Just swipe away and payments go into your linked bank account.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    This thing is so neat and I feel so professional! It's perfect for a small business like me! I love it because when I do shows, people can use their cards too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great card reader.

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

    Purchased these for a small family business after our credit card processor upped our fees. I was skeptical at first, but now we can't believe we never used these when they first came out on the market. We like them a lot!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Very useful for small business. Money available next day. Works with apple and android, but only works with Apple if you have the headphone jack adapter

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great way to sell items

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

    Held a charity silent auction, knew not everyone would have enough cash or a check book. This was so easy to set up and take payments. So easy to send receipts. Great item!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    When you need mobile sales

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

    We needed to be able to take credit and debit cards for a fundraiser that we were running. This allows you to quickly and easily take care of transactions in a safe and secure manner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes business easy!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The square reader has made transactions incredibly easy to do!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, VincentK, for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader has made transactions incredibly easy for your business. We appreciate your support and are glad to have you as a satisfied user of Square! SquareAU

  • 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.

    We needed this card reader for taking credit card info at a race registration. The product worked perfectly and did not require a lot of instruction to figure out how to use it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    reason for getting a smart phone

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

    I needed to be able to take credit/debit cards at craft shows, so I got a smart phone to use the square. It has worked well - just wish I didn't have to have a smart phone to use it.

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

    decent little thing

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

    works well, use this for my small business and it costs basically nothing to start a business with square. the fees are small and the hardware is good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't forget to purchase an adapter

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

    Love it. It was easy to set up and very durable. Could not get the prong to seat fully into my phone, due to phone case prohibiting full contact. Problem was solved when I purchased a male to female adapter online.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked fine; got Square refund

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

    Reader worked as it should and has not failed after several months of use. I was able to get the $10 refund from Square to pay for it, so it cost me about 25cents, but I had it in my hand same day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and easy to use

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

    My wife and I bought this to use at jewelry shows she sells at and it couldn't have been easier to use. The app is very intuitive and it makes selling much easier since no one carries cash anymore.

    I would recommend this to a friend