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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

    Very useful

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

    Perfect for at home businesses that need the option of accepting credit cards.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent for fast transactions. Easy to setup. Comes in free as well if you setup the service from the app.

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

    Great way to accept credit cards

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

    You can make more money by being able to accept credit cards! Get your square card reader today!

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

    needed a magstripe

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

    I had a million of these but obviously when I needed one I couldn’t find it, luckily Best Buy stocks them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 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.

    It is a good product, but does not read the strip on the card easily. I have to swipe the card two or three times for it to be read.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thanks for reaching out and sorry to hear about the trouble with your reader! Please reach out to our team so we can go through some troubleshooting (squ.re/contactsqsupport). SquareAU

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need it

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

    I buy this one cause I lost my so quickly order and pick up Best Buy crew is awesome

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

    Quick and easy

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

    Was looking for a better business solution to taking credit and debit cards and this is perfect.

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

    Square for small business

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

    Works as advertised. I use for medical office. Deposits in 1 business day. Works with nexus 7 tablet over wifi just fine.

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

    Get paid by credit card

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

    Needed this for recent craftshow and it seemd to work better than older versions, less misread cards.

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

    Easy way to take credit card payments

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

    Bought this to help with fundraising. Able to set up account and take credit card purchases. Resonable feed

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

    Useful for off-site selling

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

    Great for offsite selling and to be able to accept credit cards. You can even send receipts to the customer through the app

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

    Perfect

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

    Perfect for what I needed. This allowed me to us my Square dongle without taking my phone case off.

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

    Efficient

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

    I love doing business with Square but 2 out of 2 card readers do not read cards forcing manual entries and an inconvenience to our customers and forcing higher fees for our business. Please fix this problem. Thank you

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

    Perfect for on the go!

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

    It good for mobile payments with people you trust. Square won't protect you from chargebacks because its not a chip reader. Also its small so dont accidentally wash it.

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

    Good card reader

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

    Purchased to sell a few higher item things. Seems to be good

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

    Love Square

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

    Reader works great. Nice to know you can run to BestBuy to get a new reader when you've misplaced the old one.

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

    Performed flawlessly as expected.

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

    Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! It is gratifying when a purchase performs flawlessly as expected. No, really is not. Nonetheless, I can recommend wnd commend this product. Now may have my points.

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

    GREAT PLUG-IN CARD READER for SQUARE

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

    Purchased with wireless SQUARE reader, and prtable battery pack as a three for one price Best Buy deal.

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

    Good quality

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

    Good quality and service my husband love it ! He uses it for his job and it works perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Use it for Boy Scout popcorn sales

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

    Having the convience of doing Credit/debit card orders doubled mt sons sales. Have to have the right touch for it to work. My son does it better than me.

    I would recommend this to a friend