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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2221 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:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Needed this card reader to collect money for a school fundraiser. Have never used one before and was impressed with how easy it was to use. Worked flawlessly as well. I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a card reader. Easy to find at Best Buy and the staff was helpful too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    It has worked extremely well for my small business, I would definitely encourage everyone with a small business to purchase one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      We're thrilled to hear that the Square Magstripe Reader with headset jack is proving to be a valuable asset for your small business! We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for choosing Square to support your business needs! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Don't Get Scared

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

    It is very easy to use and setup is instant. However, once the transaction is completed by using this device, the funds do not post until the next day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, KevinC, for sharing your feedback on the Square Magstripe Reader. We're glad to hear that you found it easy to use and set up. Regarding the timing of funds posting, typically, Square deposits funds into your linked bank account within one to two business days. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Catalyst in increasing sales and brand

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

    Used this item to answer "yes" from "do you take debit?" at a party where i was the photographer. Rendered on-site prints for purchase to guests and accepted $120 in debit purchases. Otherwise, would have had to turn the sale away. Device had total amount collected already in email the next day. Deposit into bank was fast and seamless.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    product review

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

    to my pleasant surprise works great without issues and very cheap dont hesitate to get it like I did

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Hello, anonymous. Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We are happy to hear that the reader is working flawlessly. Your positive experience is valuable feedback. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works every time, easy way to take CC payments

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

    If you are a small business or just a weekend yardsaler the Square Up solution is perfect. Easy to setup, use and track. Take payments today and the funds are typically in your account within a few days, usually next day! Great for tracking cash transactions as well while giving you the option of offering your customer an email or text receipt for the transaction.

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

    BUY BUY BUY

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

    Perfect gift for an entrepreneur! This is a must purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Works like it is supposed to work. Easy to setup and use and inexpensive

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Square Magstripe Reader, Dwayne! We're thrilled to hear that it met your expectations in terms of ease of setup and usability. Happy processing! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    I love this! I make jewelry for a hobby and sell my wares at craft shows. I decided to try the Square, since most people pay by credit card nowadays, and some of my pieces are a little expensive. I've only used the Square once, but it was great! So easy to set up, and never had an issue. Used it all day without a problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Card Reader

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

    With new credit card requirements an EMC reader is really what is needed for running credit cards and this does not fulfill that, but this is a lot smaller and easier for quick purchases if you do not mind the added liability credit card companies pass onto the user when there is customer fraud.

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

    Convenient

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

    Good product to have if you’re planning on starting a small business

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great on iPhone 8+ with dongle

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

    So I wasn’t sure if this would work for me . I have a iPhone 8+ which doesn’t have a headphone jack . The iPhone 8 comes with lighting headphones with a dongle to connect older headphones to lighting. So I used that dongle and it works . Set up is easy and quick and the small cut square takes is not bad . I used this for a garage sale and it helped me sell big ticket items . The app works well too and it only takes a few days to get transactions. The only issue is swiping with credit card is not straight forward, my customers didn’t know which way worked . It should have some icon or direction pointing the way . We figured it all out and it was all good . I definitely would recommend this to everyone who does garage sales or business digitally .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Practical for self employed and to sell stuff

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

    Great for self employed, small enough to carry anywhere, simple set up on phone for people to sign and even tip. If you like to sell stuff on websites this would be great since most people don't carry cash and don't have to take trip to bank

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    New Business

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

    I bought the Sqaure Reader so I could take credit cards for my new business. The Square Reader is perfect and great for working remotely. Only downfall is that I need to manually take credit card numbers and not swipe them and there is a higher per transaction percentage to do that plus a $.15 charge per transaction to do that. Had I known that in advance I might have not gotten it and looked for other options. But it still does the job and works though.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and easy to use.

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

    The set up was quick and easy. Once the app is on the device, you only need to have the square near by to process a charge. You only need to plug it in for the app to download or to swipe the card if the buyer is present. The fees are a little higher for manual entry if the card is not present.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and fast!

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

    Skeptical at first but now I'm a true believer. This product works. Set up was easy and started running transactions almost instantly. FYI set up the account 7 days before expecting funds in your bank account. Square needs to verify and set up your account. Once set up, transactions are fast and easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Card reader for square

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

    Connects to your phone thru headphones port. Easy to use and great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We are glad the Square Reader has been easy to use! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for personal/small businesses!

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

    I got this for my boyfriend to use for payments for his side gig. It's perfect. It's so small and so easy to use. He had no problem getting his money from it either. Absolutely perfect for small businesses or little side gigs! Super inexpensive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for start up business owner as I...

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

    This was a great purchase... I just started my business and did not want to purchase a terminal for credit card processing. This is great and it only charges you when you use it. There are no monthly fees or start up fees plus they deposited $10.00 into the business account for using... Not bad... Thanks Square...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tool

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

    Works great! Allows us to take cards in situations that would have been cash only previously. They do take a small fee for the service, which isn't the best, but it's a small fee for the convenience and added amount of customers that can now be included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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