https://community.squareup.com/t5/Hardware-Setup-Troubleshooting/How-long-should-my-reader-hold-a-charge/m-p/213153#M6265 <P>I have the contactless Bluetooth tap/chip reader and it's only holding a charge for about 3 days with minimal use (ie: max 5 transactions per day). It feels like it should work for much longer? I have coworkers whose units last for weeks before needing to be charged.</P> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:16:12 GMT cee_wil 2025-09-21T12:16:12Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Hardware-Setup-Troubleshooting/How-long-should-my-reader-hold-a-charge/m-p/213153#M6265 <P>I have the contactless Bluetooth tap/chip reader and it's only holding a charge for about 3 days with minimal use (ie: max 5 transactions per day). It feels like it should work for much longer? I have coworkers whose units last for weeks before needing to be charged.</P> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:16:12 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Hardware-Setup-Troubleshooting/How-long-should-my-reader-hold-a-charge/m-p/213153#M6265 cee_wil 2025-09-21T12:16:12Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Hardware-Setup-Troubleshooting/How-long-should-my-reader-hold-a-charge/m-p/213272#M6266 <P>Hi <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/326958">@cee_wil</a> and welcome to the Community.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>A few days is the typical time the Contactless + Chip reader should last.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>It's also dependent on if you leave it charging overnight too as that can sometimes drain the battery faster.</P> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:34:42 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Hardware-Setup-Troubleshooting/How-long-should-my-reader-hold-a-charge/m-p/213272#M6266 ashc 2020-10-24T12:34:42Z