Square Reader. Easy to set up. Easier to use.

Small reader, big possibilities

Small reader, big possibilities

Accept credit cards from a smartphone or tablet with Square Reader and run your business anywhere it takes you. No charging necessary, and it fits right in your pocket.

Works with Apple and Android

Works with Apple and Android

Square Reader for magstripe requires iOS 15.0+ or Android 7.0+. It’s compatible with most Android and Apple devices when a USB-C connection is present. Also available for headset jack and lightning connectors.

Serious security

Serious security

Square conducts live risk monitoring on every transaction and encrypts card information the moment it’s swiped.

Clear rates, fast transfers

Clear rates, fast transfers

Pay one low rate per swipe for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, with no monthly fees and no long-term commitments required. See transfers in your account as soon as the next business day.

Fast setup, no long-term commitments required

Fast setup, no long-term commitments required

Download the Square Point of Sale app, plug in Square Reader for magstripe, and you’re ready to start selling — no long-term contracts or complicated instructions required.

Plus, keep taking payments for up to 24 hours after you lose connection with Offline Payments.

Powered by the free Square Point of Sale app

Powered by the free Square Point of Sale app

Square Point of Sale is a free app that gives you everything you need to do business. Ring up customers, send or print receipts, and accept tips with an intuitive checkout experience. Make smarter business decisions with real-time inventory and sales reporting.

Easily accept tap payments, too

Easily accept tap payments, too

Offer your customers more ways to pay when you enable Tap to Pay on iPhone or Tap to Pay on Android in your Square app. Then you’re all set to take tap payments, too.

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Square Reader. Easy to set up. Easier to use.
Small reader, big possibilities

Small reader, big possibilities

Accept credit cards from a smartphone or tablet with Square Reader and run your business anywhere it takes you. No charging necessary, and it fits right in your pocket.

Works with Apple and Android

Works with Apple and Android

Square Reader for magstripe requires iOS 15.0+ or Android 7.0+. It’s compatible with most Android and Apple devices when a USB-C connection is present. Also available for headset jack and lightning connectors.

Serious security

Serious security

Square conducts live risk monitoring on every transaction and encrypts card information the moment it’s swiped.

Clear rates, fast transfers

Clear rates, fast transfers

Pay one low rate per swipe for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, with no monthly fees and no long-term commitments required. See transfers in your account as soon as the next business day.

Fast setup, no long-term commitments required

Fast setup, no long-term commitments required

Download the Square Point of Sale app, plug in Square Reader for magstripe, and you’re ready to start selling — no long-term contracts or complicated instructions required.

Plus, keep taking payments for up to 24 hours after you lose connection with Offline Payments.

Powered by the free Square Point of Sale app

Powered by the free Square Point of Sale app

Square Point of Sale is a free app that gives you everything you need to do business. Ring up customers, send or print receipts, and accept tips with an intuitive checkout experience. Make smarter business decisions with real-time inventory and sales reporting.

Easily accept tap payments, too

Easily accept tap payments, too

Offer your customers more ways to pay when you enable Tap to Pay on iPhone or Tap to Pay on Android in your Square app. Then you’re all set to take tap payments, too.

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