Compare Square hardware

Square Terminal

$499 $299
Limited-time offer*

Payment types:

• Contactless
• Chip
• Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• International credit cards
• Interac (tap, chip & PIN)

Network connection:
Wi-Fi or Ethernet (with Hub for Square Terminal, sold separately)

Compatibility:
No additional device required. Uses 2.25-inch thermal printer paper.

Square Stand for contactless and chip

$199

Payment types:

• Contactless
• Chip
• Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• International credit cards
• Interac Flash® (debit tap only)

Network connection:
Wi-Fi

Compatibility:
Requires a 9.7” iPad with Lightning connector running iOS 9.3.5+.

Square Terminal

$499 $299
Limited-time offer*

Payment types:

• Contactless
• Chip
• Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• International credit cards
• Interac (tap, chip & PIN)

Network connection:
Wi-Fi or Ethernet (with Hub for Square Terminal, sold separately)

Compatibility:
No additional device required. Uses 2.25-inch thermal printer paper.

Square Reader for contactless and chip

$59

Payment types:

• Contactless
• Chip
• Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• International credit cards
• Interac Flash® (debit tap only)

Network connection:
Bluetooth LE

Compatibility:
Connects via Bluetooth to an iOS (9.3.5+) or Android (5.0+) device. For magstripe cards, use the included Square Reader for magstripe.

Square Reader for magstripe

Free first reader

Payment types:
Magstripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)

Network connection:
Headphone jack or Lightning connector

Compatibility:
Requires iOS 9.0+ or Android 5.0+. Choose headphone or Lightning model upon purchase.