Square
Reader
(2nd generation)
The chip and PIN and contactless card reader for every business.
Secure payments every time
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.
Ready to take payments in minutes
Get started in no time – connect wirelessly, accept credit and debit cards and get money in your bank account as soon as the next working day, or instantly for a fee.¹
A battery that keeps up
Square Reader packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS. It takes 20% more transactions on a single charge (than the 1st generation), so you can take payments anywhere your customers are.
Stay connected
Square Reader stays connected to your device, so you’re always ready for your next sale — whether it’s in 20 minutes or the next day. With offline payments², you can keep selling for up to 24 hours without internet.
Additional terms apply.
Just insert or tap to pay
Be ready for every sale with Square Reader. Every chip and PIN or contactless payment is the same simple rate: 1.75%.
Insert the card.
Chip and PIN cards are inserted into the reader, and customers can be checked out in just two ticks.
Tap your device or card.
Customers can hold their devices or contactless cards near the reader for even faster payment with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Specialised apps that power your whole business
Free, easy to use and customisable for every business (even ones that do a little of everything), this POS software lets you sell in person, online or wherever your customers are.
An all-in-one POS for front and back of house operations that keeps your orders and your team organised.
A POS designed to help retail businesses sell seamlessly in store and online, with built-in tools for advanced inventory management, sales and staffing.
An appointment-scheduling POS built to save you time and help you stay in control, with an intuitive and seamless customer booking experience.
Over 4 million sellers around the world trust Square.³
Pricing
£19 + VAT
1.75%
per in-person payment.
Get a custom rate
We can create custom pricing for some businesses that process £200K+ in card sales.
Find the right accessories
With a wide range of accessories, transform your Square Reader into a complete mobile POS or keep it in place on the counter.
Specs and features
Bluetooth enabled (BLE)
Enabled with BLE 5.3 for stable connection and Stay Connected mode for effortless pairing.
Professional, portable design
Purpose-built hardware gives your business a professional feel day in, day out.
Two-year warranty
If you run into issues with your Square Reader, you have a two-year limited warranty.
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Frequently asked questions
Square Reader is compatible with a wide range of Android and iOS devices. Square offers a range of cases, a dock and other accessories to transform your Square Reader into a mobile or countertop POS solution.
Square Reader requires an internet connection. Connect Square Reader to the internet via a Wi-Fi network. No Wi-Fi? You can use offline payments² to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours. Additional terms apply.
Square Reader does need to be charged, but once charged, it has a battery that lasts all day.
Yes. Square Reader accepts chip cards, contactless (NFC) cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Reader will stay connected to make a sale without needing to pair your reader again.
Square’s hardware is subject to testing and certification for compliance with country-specific regulations, such as for FCC compliance in the United States, or Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance in the EU. Square’s payment services are regulated and may only be used in the country in which your Square Account was set up. Therefore, Square’s hardware is only approved for use in the country for which it is intended. For example, hardware sold or intended for sale in the United Kingdom is not approved for use in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Republic of Ireland or France.
When activating your product, ensure you only continue to use it in the country where you first activated it.
If you’ve purchased hardware for the wrong country, you can simply return your hardware and place a new order for the correct hardware.
See it on your counter
Get a sneak peek at how Square Reader will improve your space with our AR experience.
Read the guide
Get step-by-step instructions and helpful info on all Square Reader can do for your business.
Accept contactless payments with just your iPhone or Android phone
