Square
Reader
(2nd generation)
The chip and PIN and contactless credit card reader for every business.
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Secure payments every time
Square Reader safely and securely accepts chip and PIN cards, contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay anywhere. Plus, get data security, 24/7 fraud prevention and payment-dispute management at no extra cost.
Ready to take payments in minutes
Get started in no time – connect wirelessly, accept credit and debit cards and get money in your bank account as soon as the next business day, or instantly for a small fee.¹
A battery that keeps up
Square Reader packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS. It takes 20% more transactions on a single charge (than the 1st generation reader), so you can take payments anywhere your customers are.
Stay connected
Square Reader stays connected to your device, so you’re always ready for your next sale—whether it’s in 20 minutes or the next day. No Wi-Fi? Use offline payments to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours.²
Additional terms apply.
Just insert or tap to pay
Be ready for every sale with Square Reader. Pay 2.5% for all major credit cards and just 0.75% + 7¢ per Interac chip and PIN or tap.
Insert the chip
Insert chip cards into the reader, and let customers securely enter their PIN on your device.
Tap your card and go
Customers simply hold their contactless credit or debit cards near the reader to trigger payment.
Use contactless payment
Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay and other contactless smartphones and watches.
Pricing
$69
2.5%
for all major credit cards
0.75% + 7¢
per Interac chip and PIN or tap
Get a custom rate
We can create custom pricing for some businesses that process $250K+ in credit card sales (not including Interac debit sales).
Specialized apps that power your whole business
Free, easy to use and customizable for every business (even ones that do a little of everything), this POS software lets you sell in person, online or wherever your customers are.
An all-in-one POS for front- and back-of-house operations that keeps your orders and your team organized.
A POS designed to help retail businesses sell seamlessly in-store and online, with built-in tools for advanced inventory management, sales and staffing.
An appointment-scheduling POS built to save you time and help you stay in control, with an intuitive and seamless customer booking experience.
Find the right accessories
With a wide range of accessories, transform your Square Reader into a complete mobile POS or keep it in place on the counter.
Specs and features
Bluetooth enabled (BLE)
Enabled with BLE 5.3 for stable connection and Stay Connected mode for effortless pairing.
Professional, portable design
Purpose-built hardware gives your business a professional feel day in and day out.
One-year warranty
If you run into issues with your Square Reader, you have a one-year limited warranty.
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Frequently asked questions
Square Reader is compatible with a wide range of Android and iOS devices. Square offers a range of cases, a dock and other accessories to transform your Square Reader into a mobile or countertop POS solution.
Square Reader requires an Internet connection. Connect Square Reader to the Internet through a Wi-Fi network. No Wi-Fi? You can use offline payments² to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours. Additional terms apply.
Square Reader does need to be charged, but once charged, it has a battery that lasts all day.
Yes. Square Reader accepts chip and PIN cards, contactless (NFC) cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Reader will stay connected to make a sale without needing to pair your reader again.
See it on your counter
Get a sneak peek at how Square Reader will improve your space with our AR experience.
Read the guide
Get step-by-step instructions and helpful info on all Square Reader can do for your business.
Take contactless payments with just your phone – no hardware needed.
