Compare Square hardware
Reader for contactless and chip
A simple way to accept chip cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Accepted payments
Contactless
Chip
Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
International credit cards
Interac (tap, chip and PIN)
Contactless
Chip
Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
International credit cards
Interac (tap, chip and PIN)
Contactless
Chip
Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
International credit cards
Interac (tap, chip and PIN)
Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
Power
Battery or wall outlet
Battery or power by optional dock
Requires wall outlet
No power required
Internet connection
Wi-Fi or Ethernet (with Hub for Square Terminal, sold separately)
Via your phone or tablet
Via your iPad
Via your phone or tablet
Compatible devices
No additional device required. Uses 2.25-inch thermal printer paper.
Connects via Bluetooth to an iOS (10.0+) or Android (5.0+) device. Swipe magstripe cards with the included magstripe reader.
Requires 10.2” iPad (2020, 2019), 10.5” iPad Air (2019), or iPad Pro 10.5” running iOS 11.0+.
Requires iOS 10.0+ or Android 5.0+. Choose headphone or Lightning model upon purchase.
Device connection
No additional device required.
Bluetooth LE
Lightning connector
Headphone jack or Lightning connector
Compatible point-of-sale software
Square Point of Sale
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Square Point of Sale
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Square Appointments
Price
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