A simple way to accept chip cards and contactless payments.
$49
Secure. Fast. Simple.
Square’s contactless and chip reader enables you to accept chip cards, contactless (NFC) cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay anywhere. Connect wirelessly, accept credit and debit cards quickly, and get money in your bank account fast.
Just dip or tap to pay.
Be ready for every sale with Square Reader for contactless and chip. More customers than ever are paying with contactless (NFC) cards, and over 95% of cards processed through Square are EMV chip cards. Every dip or tap payment is just one flat rate: 2.6% + 10¢.
Dip the chip
Chip cards (or EMV) are the new standard in payment cards. Chip cards are inserted into the reader, then left in place for the duration of the sale.
Tap to pay
Customers don’t have to hand over cash. They simply hold their devices or contactless cards near the NFC reader to trigger a fast, contactless payment like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Connect wirelessly. Sell instantly.
Connect the contactless and chip card reader wirelessly to your Apple or Android device via Bluetooth LE (no need for a headset jack). Fire up a Square point-of-sale app and you’re ready to take credit card payments anywhere.
Process credit card payments in less than two seconds.
Square Reader is among the fastest out there when it comes to processing chip cards. Need more speed? Take contactless NFC payments for the fastest way to pay.
Powered by the free app that helps you run your whole business.
- Ring up customers quickly with an intuitive checkout experience.
- Make smarter business decisions with real-time inventory and reporting.
- Easily add devices and team members as you grow, and keep sales synced to one account.
A battery that keeps up with you.
Square Reader is packed with a powerful battery. Charge it up and you’re set to take payments all day.
Designed for every business.
Sell with Square Reader at your counter or on the go.
Square Reader lets you accept every payment, everywhere.
It’s packed with a powerful battery that lasts all day.
Slide it into Dock for Square Reader to position it on your counter.
Take Square Reader with you and accept payments on the go.
Never miss a sale again.
Pricing
$49
Pay just 2.6% + 10¢ per tap or dip for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Get your money as fast as the next business day. No monthly fees, no commitments, no surprises.
Available at local retailers
Resources
How to Accept Apple Pay for Your Small Business
Everything You Need to Know About Contactless Payments
Everything You Need to Know About NFC
EMV vs. NFC Payments — What’s the Difference?
Chip Card Security: Why Is EMV More Secure?
What Is Android Pay? Banks and Phones That Accept It
3 New Payment Methods You Should Start Accepting Now
PCI Compliance: What Business Owners Need to Know
* All credit sale plans are issued by Square, Inc. Not available to merchants in AL, DE, MS, MO, NH, and TN. Purchase amounts must be from $49 to $10,000. APR is 15%. Available plan lengths vary from 3, 6, 12, and/or 24 months installments depending on purchase amount. Sales tax, where applicable, will be due at checkout. All plans subject to credit approval and other factors.
