Square Card Reader & Portable Payment Machine - Pocket Size
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About this product
The Square Card Reader slips into your pocket and puts a complete payment system right where you need it. This wireless wonder connects via Bluetooth LE to your smartphone or tablet, letting you accept contactless cards, chip & PIN, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major domestic cards at one simple 1.75% rate. Powered by the free Square Point of Service app, it handles everything from payments and tipping to inventory tracking and reports - all whilst delivering funds to your bank account as fast as the next business day with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.
Measuring just 6.72cm square and 1.08cm thick, this pocket-sized reader goes wherever your business takes you. The extended battery life keeps you serving customers throughout your busiest days, whilst enhanced security protects every transaction. Whether you're taking payments at a market stall, managing a pop-up venue, or providing mobile services, the Square Card Reader adapts to your workflow with ease. Backed by a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee, it's the straightforward payment solution that lets you focus on growing your business instead of wrestling with complicated tech.
- Size H1.08, W6.72, D6.72cm.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 817044022987.
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4.4
122 reviews
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Recommended this product
Customers Say
Compact, easy-to-use card reader ideal for small businesses and events. Reliable payment processing with good battery life. Some users report Bluetooth connectivity and setup issues. Reasonable fees and no subscription required.
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Quick
Quick to connect and efficient for instance payment. I have some of these devices and some do not last long until it says device damage without it been dropped or misused they just seem to stop working. But have been pleased with the use of this sort. As I run a service away from a base so card payment needed when face to face with clients.
njwc, 55 - 64
Excellent payment system
A great solution for our charity to sell tickets on the Door. Set up was straight forward and payment was very quick.
Bmh, 65 or over
Check compatibility before buying
Cannot connect to my phones despite checking compatibility.
Eric, 65 or over
Handy and small
Easy to use and connect
Ayesha
Bad service
I got this a month ago only problem is the service on it
H, 18 - 24
Great for a small business
Helps me with my business as a window cleaner, collecting payments
DB
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
Square card reader
Quick, easy to set up bus the App. Perfect for a small business.
PCC
Great features
Very easy to set up and use
Donnamatrix, 45 - 54
Hello Ze,
For the Square Card Reader & Portable Payment Machine - Pocket Size.
You do not need a business bank account to use a Square card reader; you can use a personal bank account.
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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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