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Square Register Specs
(2nd generation)
In the box
Optional cable
Extended Display Cable ($12)
A 6.5-foot customer display cable to easily set up checkouts with extended countertops, order windows, or protective barriers. Shipped separately. Available at checkout or by visiting Accessories.
A 3-foot display cable comes standard.
Payments accepted
Contactless payments (NFC)
NFC cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
Chip cards (EMV)
Cash App Pay (QR Code)
Through Square Point of Sale
Magnetic-stripe cards (separate reader required)
Plug Square Reader for Magstripe (not included) into the audio jack of Square Register to swipe credit cards and gift cards.
Processing fees
2.6% + 15¢
per tap, dip, or swipe.
6% + 30¢
per Cash App Afterpay transaction
No hidden fees or locked-in contracts for Square Free, Square Plus, and Square Premium plans.
Custom fees may be available for businesses that process $250k+ annually.
Software
Advanced Square Point of Sale software is built right in to manage orders, inventory, and complex operations. Get a personalized set of tools based on your business type.
Dimensions
Connectivity
Power mode
Square Register must be plugged into a power source at all times.
Wi-Fi
Select your Wi-Fi during setup, or plug an Ethernet cable into the accessory hub.
Offline payments1
Let customers tap, dip, or swipe2 cards even when you’re temporarily offline. Just reconnect to the internet within 24 hours to upload any transactions.
Materials
Aluminum, moulded plastic, glass, rubber
Color
Graphite
Weight
Square Register: 4.0 lb. (1816 g)
Customer display: 1.2 lb. (555 g)
Power kit: 1.0 lb (454g)
Durability
IP54 rated for protection from dust and water splashes
Environmental Specs
Operating temps: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temps: -20° to 60° C (-13° to 140° F)
Operating relative humidity: 20% to 80%
Storage relative humidity: 10% to 90%
Power modes
Square Register must be plugged into a power source at all times.
Countertop mounting
Reserve a 14-inch circle of space to mount your Square Register. You may attach it with the included mounting plate, screws, and thumbnuts, or stick it in place using the adhesive on the mounting plate.
Mounting options
Drill mount or adhesive mount
Accessories
Wired accessories
Plug up to five USB accessories such as a barcode scanner, receipt printer, or cash drawer into the accessories hub. Connect Square Reader for Magstripe into USB-C port to accept swipe payments.
Wireless accessories
Connect Wi-Fi or Bluetooth accessories with easy on-screen set-up instructions.
Power Modes
Square Register must be plugged into a power source at all times.
Support
Square Register is covered by a two-year warranty. Plus, you can get free help from our customer support team. Access the Square Register guide for tutorial videos and common troubleshooting steps.
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1Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline.
2Separate reader required. Plug Square Reader for magstripe (not included) into the USB-C jack of Square Register to swipe credit cards.
3All credit sale plans are issued by Block, Inc. Not available to merchants in AL, DE, MS, MO, NH, and TN. Purchase amounts must be from $49 to $10,000. APR is 15%. Available plan lengths vary from 3, 6, 12, and/or 24 months installments depending on purchase amount. Sales tax, where applicable, will be due at checkout. All plans subject to credit approval and other factors.