Square
Reader
for contactless and chip
(2nd generation)
Accept chip cards and contactless payments on the go or on the counter.
Secure payments every time
Square Reader for contactless and chip safely and securely accepts chip 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 1.5% fee.¹
A battery that keeps up
Square Reader for contactless and chip 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 for contactless and chip 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 dip or tap to pay
Be ready for every sale with Square Reader for contactless and chip. More customers than ever are paying with contactless (NFC) cards, and over 95% of cards processed through Square are EMV chip cards. Every dip or tap payment is the same simple rate: 2.6% + 10 cents. Plus no contracts, and no monthly fees.
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Dip the chip.
Customers can check out in just two seconds by inserting their chip card into the reader.
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Tap your device or card.
Customers can hold their devices or contactless cards near the reader for even faster payment with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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 stores sell in-store and online seamlessly, 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.
Pricing
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$59
2.6% + 10 cents
per in-person payment.
6% + 30 cents per Afterpay transaction.
Get a custom rate
We can create custom pricing for some businesses that process $250K+ in credit card sales.
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Find the right accessories
With a wide range of accessories, transform your Square Reader for contactless and chip into a complete mobile POS or keep it in place on the counter.
Get updates and insights
Stay up to date on Square Reader for contactless and chip, new products, expert advice, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Square Reader for contactless and chip 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 for contactless and chip into a mobile or countertop POS solution.
Square Reader for contactless and chip requires an internet connection. Connect Square Reader for contactless and chip to the internet through a Wi-Fi network, a hotspot, or cellular data. No Wi-Fi? You can use offline payments² to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours. Additional terms apply.
Square Reader for contactless and chip does need to be charged, but once charged, it has a battery that lasts all day.
Yes. Square Reader for contactless and chip accepts chip cards, contactless (NFC) cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Square Reader for contactless and chip will stay connected to make a sale without needing to repair your reader.
Other hardware options
Take contactless payments with just your phone — no hardware needed.
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