Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation)
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About this product
Let your customers pay their way with Square Reader: contactless, chip and PIN, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more. The reader connects wirelessly to iOS or Android devices with Bluetooth LE. It is powered by the free Square Point of Sale app to take care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports and more. Fast transfers come as standard get funds in your bank account as soon as one business day.
Extended battery life and enhanced security and pay the same rate (1.75%) for every contactless or chip and PIN transaction. No long-term commitments or hidden fees.
Get funds in your bank account as fast as the next working day no extra fees required, or instantly for a small fee.
- Size H1.08, W6.72, D6.72cm.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 817044022987.
4.4
115 reviews
88%
Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Square card reader is praised for its ease of use, portability, and efficient payment processing. However, some users report issues with connectivity and setup challenges.
An AI generated summary based on recent customer reviews
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Review of contactless card reader
Easy to use, and very efficient as well
Lizdiamondart, 45 - 54, Yate bristol
Works well
Does exactly what needed - would recommend.
review1875
Great features
Very easy to set up and use
Donnamatrix, 45 - 54
Great little gadget
I was due to go to a craft fair and my existing Square reader wouldn’t charge so luckily Argos was till open and I got myself a replacement within half an hour. I love the convenience of the Square reader and the fact that I can keep it in my messenger bag or back pocket while I’m dealing with customers and do all the transactions on my phone.
Urbanyogi, 65 or over, Twickenham
Perfect
Really easy to use and set up
Ray70, 55 - 64, Leicestershire
Square Reader
It’s a great card machine and so easy to use with your phone. Easy to set up too!
Reader, 18 - 24, Glasgow
Excellent
Am really happy that I bought this card because is very fast and reliable
Debby, 35 - 44, Wolverhampton
Payments
System seems fine, no monthly charge. Particularly like the fact that once the square account is set up, I can also take payments over the phone using my PC, which is also great for my business.
Jack, 45 - 54, Manchester
Stopped working
Used for three weeks daily. Charging as required. Then stopped charging. Realised the Square app lets you take payment on your phone regardless of card reader so it was an unnecessary purchase.
LLH_23, 45 - 54, East Anglia
Card reader
Value for money and packaged
KP1, 55 - 64, Runcorn
Hello Matt,
I can advise the following for the Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation):
Square Reader safely and securely accepts chip and PIN 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.
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my husband had been happy with his Card machine But the apps has changed u now need ios16 phones .. i-pads ..etc.. now my husband card machine no-longer will in work.Has it needs this to work. a lot are apps are going this way, which only help the Rich
Hello Mary,
From the information we have available, I can advise the Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation) is compatible with a wide range of devices:
Apple iOS Devices: Most iPhones and iPads running iOS 15 or later.
Android Devices: Most Android phones and tablets running Android 7 or higher.
Both types of devices need to have Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for wireless connectivity.
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Hi Helen
Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation):
To link a bank account, you would need to go to the login to the Square website, then go to account and settings, change bank account. You will then be able to add the bank account.
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Hello Gwafa,
The Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation) will connected to any iOS or Android device with Bluetooth LE.
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Hi Suzyq,
Regarding the Square Card Payment Reader.
It is 1.75% for every contactless or chip and PIN transaction.
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Hello there
The Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation) need to be used with/connected to the Square Point of Sale app on a smartphone or tablet.
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No, you need to either link it to a phone or tablet as any payments are made via the app. You also need a phone/tablet to set up the reader and to create an account
Hi HonestDave.
Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation)
There is also no minimum or maximum amount that you can process with Square and for standard next working day transfers, there is no minimum amount and a maximum of £250,000 per day.
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Hi Badger
Yes, the Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation) can link wirelessly to iOS or Android devices with Bluetooth LE.
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Hello Teddy,
From the information we have available, regarding the following Square Card Payment Reader is easy to setup on your Android phone.
1. Download the Square Point of Sale app
2. Connect Square Reader via Bluetooth
3. Press Charge to take a payment.
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Hello brenda,
The supplier has advised the following for the Square Card Payment Reader (2nd Generation):
“ You do not need a business bank account. Square requires a transactional bank account (an account that allows for both transfers and withdrawals) to support potential refunds or chargebacks. Prepaid cards or online-only accounts (such as PayPal) aren’t supported, and your bank must be operating in British Pounds. There is also no minimum or maximum amount that you can process with Square and for standard next working day transfers, there is no minimum amount and a maximum of £250,000 per day. ”
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