Square - Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation) - White
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2388 reviews.
4.8(2,388 Reviews)- 107 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Compatible with iOS devices
Accept EMV chip cards, contactless NFC cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay from anywhere.
Tap and go
Contactless (NFC) payments take just seconds - customers simply hold their device near the reader to trigger payment.
Versatile Connectivity
Connect wirelessly to your phone or tablet with Bluetooth LE to take payments on the go or at your counter.
Credit card payments
Pay just 2.6% + $0.10 for every tap, dip, or swipe. No long-term commitments or contracts, no monthly fees.
Manage inventory, reporting and more
Use with the Square Point of Sale app to manage items, inventory, reporting, and more—all in one free app.
Tap or Dip
Customers hold their device near the reader to trigger payment. Or insert chip cards into the reader and leave in place for the duration of the sale.
LED indicators
Indicate payment status, pairing readiness, battery charge, and other.
Quickly get funds in your account
Get funds in your bank account in one to two business days, or spend the money you earn instantly with Square Card.
What's Included
Square contactless and chip reader
Micro USB to USB cable
Square magstripe reader
General
- Product NameReader for contactless and chip (1st generation)
- BrandSquare
- Model NumberA-SKU-0485
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- Product Weight1 pounds
- Additional Accessories Includedmicro USB to USB cable; Square magstripe reader
- UPC855658003848
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2388 reviews
(2,388 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Square for small business
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very handy for credit card transactions been using Square for over a year. My clients like how convenient it is to process payments.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Square
Posted .Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a seller and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Essential for any mobile merchant
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you need to take credit card payments at varying remote locations this is a terrific product backed by Square's top notch software and interface. I think it's much better when coupled with the Dock but in either case you can't go wrong with the Square Reader.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Square
Posted .Thank you for leaving this review, we appreciate you taking the time to write in.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Needed if they have a chip
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Must have item if you’re taking payments with credit cards with chips. If you swipe it then you could be liable for CC fraud.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty cut ans dry. Works well. Connects fast. Yay
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Square
Posted .Thank you for your kind words!
- Pros mentioned:Business use, Ease of use, Payment
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great affordable product for payment options
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a new small business owner, what a game changer this is. It was very affordable & extremely easy to set up. It was even easier to use. It comes with so many helpful applications. I highly recommend the Square
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Square
Posted .Amazing feedback, LindaB. We appreciate it.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Reader for Apple Pay
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just love this reader by Square. It just works! The us no better card reader with Apple Pay.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Payment
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EASY!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to purchase, easy to use. Was able to pop in to Best Buy for this before an event and start accepting card payments at the event. EASY EASY EASY!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Square
Posted .Thank you for leaving us this review, we appreciate you!
- Pros mentioned:Business use, Ease of use, Set up
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great tool
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the perfect way to start your business! Easy setup and user-friendly. I’m impressed with the battery life as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionIf a card has no chip are able to swipe?
Asked by Josh.
- A:Answer Yes, as per Square's website, if a card is not chip enabled, you can swipe the card with the mag stripe reader that is included in the box. Furthermore, you are protected as long as you are swiping a card without a chip, whereas, if you swiped a card that IS chip enabled, you would be liable.
Answered by Cfs1
Q: QuestionHow long with the battery last after a full charge?
Asked by Calamorpheus.
- A:Answer I did a five day trade show convention and charged it once in the beginning before the show and maybe one more time to be on the safe side and had no issues. I had three 10hr days and two 8hr days. If the gives a better idea of usage.
Answered by Hvk1
Q: QuestionCan you have the mag stripe reader plugged in when using the chip reader? Just so you don't have to keep plugging in and out?
Asked by ahurt.
- A:Answer Yes you can. We use this for craft fairs and shows and it will take input from either reader. The chip reader is connected by bluetooth so they can both be connected at the same time.
Answered by Wafflebob
Q: QuestionDo you have to have internet with this device?
Asked by BrittB.
- A:Answer You have to have internet to process the transaction, but this device uses blue tooth or a direct connect to the device. You can set it to offline processing and then batch them when you have internet, but may get stiffed if you do it that way
Answered by Zanidu
Q: QuestionCan the chip card reader be charged by using an adapter plugged in to household current that provides a USB outlet port ?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes - the reader comes with a charging cable that will plug into USB port on computer, AC powered USB power source, or external phone battery charger. We have had the reader run for at least a full day of pretty constant use on one charge.
Answered by Mark
Q: Questionif you are using the square with your iPhone now what do you need to use the chip reader with your phone now.
Asked by tootterputter.
- A:Answer The chip reader is supposedly safer and some cards won’t allow you to swipe it when they have a chip on their card.
Answered by ShellE
Q: QuestionCan this be used with a android phone since I don't do apple
Asked by Jess.
- A:Answer Yes, I have a Samsung Galaxy S21
Answered by Happy
Q: QuestionWhat is the cost for Square's Service? And does it connect direct to my bank account?
Asked by Wolf.
- A:Answer Hey! The processing rate for tapped, dipped, and swiped payments accepted in the Square Point of Sale app is 2.6% + 10¢. Feel free to look up the details here: http://squ.re/learnaboutfees Also, yes, you can link your bank account and your deposits will be sent at the end of each business day.
Answered by Square
