Square Reader for contactless and chip (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 for contactless and chip

Bosstab Dock for Square Reader ($39)
Keeps Square Reader for contactless and chip 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 for contactless and chip.

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

In the box
What's included with Square Reader for contactless and chip

Square Reader for contactless and chip
USB-C cable

Dimensions
Square Reader for contactless and chip measurements

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

USB cable length: 31.5 in. (800 mm)

Payments accepted

Chip cards
EMV chip cards

Contactless payments

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

Processing fees

2.6% + 10 cents Per tap or dip

6% + 30 cents Per Afterpay transaction

No monthly fees or long-term commitments.
Custom rates available for businesses that process $250k+ annually.

Contact sales to talk about custom rates
Learn more about payments

Software
Square Reader for contactless and chip 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 for contactless and chip supports all Square point-of-sale solutions.

Connectivity
Enhanced 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 — just reconnect to the internet within 24 hours to upload any transactions. Additional terms apply.

Learn more about offline payments

Color

Glossy white

Materials

Molded plastic

Weight

56 g

Power modes

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

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Support

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

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Buy Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)

$59

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¹Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. 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. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation - v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.