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Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd Generation)

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Arrives Monday, Jan 5
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Style: 2nd generation


Features

  • Use the, easy-to-use, and customizable POS to get started.
  • Accept contactless payments, chip cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay from anywhere, with improved connectivity, extended battery life, and enhanced security. Pay one low rate for every tap or dip.
  • No long-term commitments or contracts, no monthly fees- and with offline payments, keep taking payments for up to 24 hours.
  • Safely and securely accepts payments anywhere. Plus, get data security, 24/7 fraud prevention, and payment-dispute management at no extra cost.
  • Use the, easy-to-use, and customizable POS to get started.
  • New features, same secure payments. The Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) has enhanced connectivity and stays paired to your device

Description

Accept every way your customers want to pay with Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) —take EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless, NFC payments. You can also send invoices and key-in credit card numbers by hand. The reader connects wirelessly to iOS or Android devices with Bluetooth LE. The reader will remain connected to your device so no need to pair each day. It works with the easy-to-use, and customizable POS to take care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more. You can also build a website with Square Online to manage your business and sell to anyone, anywhere. Pay one low price per dip or tap with no monthly fees or hidden costs, or let customers buy now and pay later with Afterpay for 6% + 30 cents. Fast transfers come standard—get money in your bank account in one to two business days, or instantly for a small fee.

Compatible Devices: Android, iPhone


Power Source: Battery Powered


Brand: Square


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Product Dimensions: 2.65 x 2.65 x 0.43 inches


Item Weight: 5.9 ounces


Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Date First Available: May 17, 2023


Manufacturer: Square


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Monday, Jan 5

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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great for Vendor Events
Great portable card reader. Pretty fast transactions, nice size,convenient to use, works offline, easy to use with the square app. Allows card purchases on the go, great for vendor events. The app allows a free version, so you don't have to pay a monthly fee. Overall , it fits my needs perfectly.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025 by jbeanz
    • Quick and Easy Solution for My Business! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Square Contactless and Chip Reader (2nd Gen) was a lifesaver! 🙌 My bank didn’t send my payment terminal on time for my business opening, and this was a fast and easy solution. Setup was super simple, it accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and works offline for up to 24 hours. 💳⚡ The connectivity is great, battery lasts long, and payments feel secure. Perfect for any small business needing a reliable, no-fuss payment solution! 💼✨ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025 by Leandra Gomez
    • Great
Excellent product. It's light and small. It came fully charged. Pairing/setup worked on the first try (what a rarity). I was able to go from opening the box, to a successful test, in all of a minute. Every time I open the Square app with this in-range, it's instantly connected and ready to go. It's worked every time. It can sit idle for many days (maybe weeks?) on a charge, no problem. I guess I've been conditioned to have pretty low expectations of software and electronics. With this, I'm pleasantly surprised. Good job, Square, and/or whoever makes your hardware. Recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025 by emperor_penguin
    • Easy to use, works great
Easy to use, great design, it's small and the battery last the entire day.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025 by Iris
    • Stopped working after 2 months
Worked great at first but suddenly stopped working after 2 months. It wouldn't pair with any device. Took a charge, blinkrd all the correct lights but wouldn't pair. I tried Square help and none of the fixes worked. Used a search engine to finally find a fix. If this happens to you, press and hold the power button until all lights go off, about 20 seconds. Wait a minute and turn it back on. Mine was able to pair with my phone again, it did an update and started working again. Overall it works great most of the time, but failing mid market like that is scary. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2025 by Jennifer
    • A quality product from Square, never disappoints.
Tab readers are so much easier to use. We have several at different generations and they never disappoint. Easy to set-up, connects quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2025 by Sea Gypsy
    • I would recommend!
Works hard all day! I love being able to take tap payments along with more traditional swipes. Work seamlessly from customer to customer through purchase to purchase. Packs away securely and easy to charge. Sets up in moments.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025 by Rene’s Reads
    • Device is not a tap-to- pay. It will read ANY credit card in near proximity including your own!
WARNING! This is not a "tap to pay" quote device. It works on bluetooth so it can read cards in the vicinity that are not touched to the device. I did an art show and lost more than $700 worth of items because the device was scanning MY OWN credit card deep in a shoulder purse hanging on my left side while I held the device in my right hand. It wasn't until the 4th sale that I realized it was scanning my own card. instead of the customer's card who was holding it up their card to the device. It was scanning mine before they touched the pad. I shared with the other artists and found many had had the exact same experience. One artist lost several sales last year in same manner and one person lost an entire weekend's show sales because EVERY charge was charged to her own credit card in her pocket and not to the customer's card that held it up. It is NOT tap to pay it will read any card in the vicinity if you're in the checkout mode. I contacted customer service for Square online and on the phone and received no help whatsoever. This was three months ago. They absolutely know that it is a habitual problem with the device and they have done nothing to correct it to my knowledge. Customer service said they would have a higher level of manager contact me and of course it never happened. They did not even offer to refund their credit card fees. So in addition to purchasing my own paintings I had to pay 7% each for the sale and return fees. They do not care. They 100% know this is a very common problem and they 100% do not do anything about it and they 100% don't give a damn about their customers. Be very very careful if you use this that you are getting the proper credit card scan and that the card is reading the customer's desired card and not a different one in their wallet or purse. And protect your own cards with RFID sleeves. I cannot believe there is not a class action suit over this Like others Square has been charged with. I will be the first person to sign up. When speaking to customer service they reviewed the bill and they clearly saw and ADMITTED that my own product was charged to my own card. They won't respond. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025 by Wayne burdick

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