Square Reader (1st generation)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility
Apple and iOS compatibility

Apple
Any device running iOS 16.0 or greater, 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

Dock for Square Reader
Keeps Square Reader charged and in place for quick, seamless countertop transactions.

In the box
What's included with Square Reader

Square Reader
Micro USB 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 cable length: 32in. (812 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.

Colour

Glossy white

Materials

Moulded plastic

Weight

56 g

Power modes

Connect the reader wirelessly and charge the battery separately, connect it to the optional Dock for Square Reader or plug it into the Square Stand USB hub.

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.

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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 24/7. Access the Square Reader guide for handy tutorial videos and common troubleshooting steps, or get in touch with our product specialists.