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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2222 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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

    This Square card reader is the best gadget a small business could have. I’d totally recommend this device to anyone who is out there and has started their own small business.

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

    Great...straight out of the box

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

    The Square card reader is a great addition and allows taking cards vs cash or waiting for a check to clear. After registering with Square they sent a back up reader.

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

    Works!!!

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

    Best way to accept credit/debit cards. Hassle free, no credit check, no extra equipment, no phone lines, no extra wireless machine or fees. Deposits are fast and the fees are great compared to others.

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

    Great for sales

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

    The Square is a great item for sales! It helped me get sales that I would not have gotten without Square. People do not always carry cash, and want to use their credit card.

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

    Credit Card charges away from home

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

    I purchased this item for an auction event we were hosting in the great outdoors. it worked really well so we didn't need to be dependent on using personal checks. I even purchased a second one.

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

    Small and

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

    Accepting card payments from this upgraded Square reader is very simple once you signup for the service, and the funds are usually deposited next business day.

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

    Square available in store

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

    I was so glad you carry the square I had lost mine and would not be able to allow credit card purchases at my business for weeks if you didn't carry it. My customers and I thank you

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for a beginner

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

    The step by step process to get it setup was good until we got to the bank account process. It took my bank information 3 times for it to clear and actually get processed correctly. Other than that it was an easy setup

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

    Square slider

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

    They work great except that my Samsung phones don't have head phone jacks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Your feedback means a lot to us. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best way to get paid

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

    I carry this with me all the time, easy to use with my iPhone 6, and except for weekends, I see the money in my account the very next day. I highly recommend for small business owners.

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

    Good card reader

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

    I got this to use at as a vendor at a market. Worked wonderfully connected to my iPad just fine!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Happy to hear the reader is working well for you! Thank you for your review. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Chip reader

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    First Generation Chip was HORRIBLE!

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

    After rearch, the chip reader is the future for credit card processing. Swiping is the.past, I bought the first. Simple set up and did the verification of accounts. First time I used it, the screen said that chip reader was broken! Took it back, and went simple with swiping cards and manual enter. Now I'm hesitant to try the next generation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Sorry to hear about your experience. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this better. Feel free to contact our Customer Success Team: https://squ.re/2MgZQpI for troubleshooting steps. SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Custom service was excellent

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

    I bought the wrong square for my phone a gentleman directed me to the one as well as the adapter I can use for my phone.

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

    Great tool for small, mobile 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 sell my books on the go, at conventions and tradeshows. The Square reader, along with the wireless reader, is a great tool.

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

    Good value.

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

    I needed an external hard drive to back up my MacBook and my others were not Mac OS (so would have erased everything). This offered 2T of data for a great price.

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

    Great for beginning a new business

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

    Yes this product is great but so r forget that it does not take out the taxes for the year. The taxes that they do take out is their fee to use their products!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great tool to build business!

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

    This was a great asset to my business. Prior to purchasing the square, I had to turn down business because I had no way to accept credit or debit cards. When I realized that it was affordable and easy to use I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the Job

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

    A little finicky reading cards but a little practice swiping helps. The app has quirks but it also does the job. This is an excellent solution when you have a need to occasionally take credit cards. I would not recommend this for the business that takes cards every day.

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

    Must have for mobile folks

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

    Bought this card reader and have not regretted it since. If you take your business on the road, you must have a dependable card reader with you. Square is it!!

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

    Square Reader for phone

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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.

    I love this little thing, it makes doing business effortless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      That's what we love to hear. That is truly what we strive for, Gypsy. SquareAU