Square Reader (2nd generation)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility
Apple and iOS compatibility

Apple
Any device running iOS 16.0 or greater.

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 ($59)
Keeps Square Reader for contactless and chip in place and positioned for quick, seamless countertop payments. Compatible with all generations and versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip

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 cards
eftpos chip cards
EMV chip cards

Contactless payments

Contactless payments (NFC)
NFC cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay

Processing fees

1.9% or 1.6% for new Square sellers.³ Per tap or insert.

6% + 30 cents (excl. GST). Per Afterpay transaction.

No monthly fees or long-term commitments.
We value our current sellers, contact us to discuss the best rate for you.
Custom rates available for businesses that process $250k+ annually.

Contact sales to talk about custom 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 tap or insert cards even when you’re temporarily offline for up to one hour. Just reconnect to the 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, like receipt printers and barcode scanners.

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

Support

Square Reader is covered by a one-year limited warranty. Plus, you can get free help from our customer support team, with Australia-based specialists available during business hours. 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

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Buy Square Reader (2nd generation)

$65

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¹You can process transactions through offline payments for up to one hour in a single offline session. Your offline payments 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. eftpos-only cards, Square Gift Cards and Afterpay transactions do not work with offline payments. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader (1st generation – v1 and v2). Learn more on identifying your contactless reader or how to enable and use offline payments.

³1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024. The rate of 1.9% will apply for Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.