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Square Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector)

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Arrives Monday, Mar 30
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Style: Lightning Connector


Features

  • Get your-money as soon as the next business day.
  • Get set up quickly with no long-term commitments. Download the Square Point of Sale app for-free create an account, and start taking payments anywhere.
  • Run your business all in one place with the free Square Point of Sale app. Track your-sales, manage inventory, accept tips, send receipts digitally, and more.
  • Works with Apple devices with a Lightning connector.

Description

Square Reader for magstripe works with any Square point-of-sale app so you can take payments on your iPhone or iPad—at your counter or on the go. The Lightning connector version of Square Reader works with iOS 10.0.2 or after.

Brand: Square


Connectivity Technology: Lightning connector. The Lightning connector version works with iOS 10.0.2 or later.


Special Feature: Lightweight


Color: white


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Connectivity Technology: Lightning connector. The Lightning connector version works with iOS 10.0.2 or later.


Additional Features: Lightweight


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Operating System: iOS


Hardware Interface: Lightning


Color: white


Brand: Square


Model Name: A-SKU-0523


UPC: 817044020525


Global Trade Identification Number: 25


Manufacturer: SQUARE INC.


Item Type Name: Square Reader for magstripe (Lightning connector)


Built-In Media: One Square Reader for magstripe


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Warranty Description: 1-Year Limited


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Monday, Mar 30

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • EASY
Style: USB-C
This is awesome, it has a tapping feature! You also get a $10 rebate before you even make a sale. Small and functional. Highly recommend. Quick processing speed. Super easy to set up and utilize, connected with ease.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026 by Nicole

  • Reliable and convenient
Style: USB-C
This Square reader works exactly as expected. It connects quickly and processes payments smoothly. Very convenient for small businesses or mobile payments. Compact, easy to carry, and simple to use with the app.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026 by Y Luciano

  • Easy to use!
Style: USB-C
Easy to use and fast setup!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026 by KaileeB

  • Card reader
Style: USB-C
Awesome great to use
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Marie Moore

  • Awkward But Useful Little Tool
Style: Headset Jack
Square spares no expense when it comes to packaging their hardware. Even the $15 dock for this item came packaged really well. The reader is well made and very sturdy. It feels like opening a high dollar Apple product with the robust box. The only issue I have come across is that pairing to another device such as another phone/tablet has to be done manually by pushing the little button on the bottom of the device. The button is recessed to stop accidentally pushing it, however, this makes it require two hands to press it, making it where you have to lay your other device down to push the button. As for connection range between the bluetooth card reader and your device running the Square App, you can expect roughly 20-25ft before the card reader is no longer able to communicate with the Square App. The card/chip reader does auto reconnect to the last used device, making using it on one device pretty straight forward and reliable. The only issue I can see at the time of writing this review is that your customers might be concerned about popping their charge card in a handheld device that is not familiar to them. People trust cell phones/tablets more then a pocket sized device they have never seen before. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024 by Daniel Bailey

  • Easier to pay
Style: Headset Jack
Works great
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Fernando De La Rosa III

  • Worth the money
Style: Lightning Connector
Easy to use easy to plug ,easy to carry ;fast to do its job about car readability
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by Lauren Wood

  • Works great
Style: Headset Jack
Lost my original reader and bought this to replace it. Works great on my Android. It was very easy to set up and use. Very cost effective for occasional use.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by IHeartArt

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