Square Reader for magstripe Technical Specifications

Square Reader for magstripe works with most phones and tablets.
Plug it into your phone or tablet and use any Square POS app to take payments.

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Using the headphone jack you can also plug Square Reader into your MacBook and Chromebook computer and take payments with Square Virtual Terminal.

Square Reader for magstripe

Magnetic-stripe cards

2.6% + 10 cents
Per swipe.

No monthly fees or long-term commitments.
Custom rates available for businesses that process $250k+ annually.

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Free, powerful software to run any business.
Square has a variety of POS options to best support you and your unique business needs. Reader supports all Square point of sale solutions.

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No charging needed

White

Plastic

.23 oz. (7g)

Square Reader is compatible with a wide range of third-party hardware accessories, like receipt printers, scales, and bar code scanners.

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Square Reader is covered by a six months limited warranty. Plus, you can get free help from our customer support team during business hours. Access the Square Reader guide for handy tutorial videos and common troubleshooting steps, or get in touch with our product specialists.