Square Reader (2nd generation)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility
Apple and iOS compatibility

Apple
Any device running iOS 16.0 or later, excluding iPad 2 and iPad 3.

Android compatibility

Android
Most devices running 7.0 or later.

Square Reader device compatibility

Check your specific device

Optional Dock
Optional Dock for Square Reader

Bosstab Dock for Square Reader (£29)
Keeps Square Reader in place and positioned for quick, seamless countertop payments.

Which dock is my reader compatible with?
The Bosstab Dock is compatible with all generations and versions of Square Reader. The Dock for Square Reader is only compatible with Square Reader (1st generation).

The Bosstab Dock is available at checkout or by visiting Accessories.

In the box
What's included with Square Reader

Square Reader
USB-C cable

Dimensions
Square Reader measurements

Square Reader:
Height: 0.4 in. (10 mm)
Width: 2.6 in. (66 mm)
Depth: 2.6 in. (66 mm)

USB-C cable length: 31.5 in. (800 mm)

Accepts

Chip and PIN cards
EMV chip cards

Contactless payments

Contactless payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, contactless cards & devices

Processing fees

1.75% Per contactless or chip and PIN payment

6% + 30p Per Clearpay transaction

No monthly fees or long-term commitments.
Customised rates available for businesses that process £200K+ annually.

Contact sales to talk about customised rates
Learn more about payments

Software
Square Reader software options

Free, powerful software to run any business
Square has a variety of POS options to best support you and your unique business needs. Square Reader supports all Square point-of-sale solutions.

Connectivity

Enhanced connectivity
Stays connected to your device automatically – so you don’t need to pair for each use

Offline payments¹
Let customers make chip and PIN and contactless payments even when you’re temporarily offline for up to one (1) hour – just reconnect to internet within 24 hours to upload any transactions. Additional terms apply.

Learn more about offline payments

Colour

Glossy white

Materials

Moulded plastic

Weight

56 g

Power modes

Square Reader connects to other devices wirelessly. Charge the Reader’s battery by connecting it to a power source via the included USB-C charging cable.

Accessories
Accessories for Square Reader

Square Reader is compatible with a wide range of third-party hardware accessories, such as receipt printers, scales and barcode scanners.

Shop accessories for Square Reader
See all accessories you can connect to Square hardware

Support

Square Reader is covered by a two-year limited warranty. Plus, you can get free help from our customer support team. Access the Square Reader guide for handy tutorial videos and common troubleshooting steps, or get in touch with our product specialists.

Square Reader 1st generation

Looking for information on Square Reader (1st generation)?

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Buy Square Reader (2nd generation)

£19 + VAT

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¹You can process transactions through offline payments for up to one hour with Square Reader in a single session and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of the start of your offline payment session. 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. Contactless card payments, Square Gift Cards and Clearpay transactions do not work with offline payments. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader (1st generation – v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.