EBT SNAP

Lima — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:03:05 GMT

I see that EBT/SNAP is now available with Square, and I’m trying to figure out the best hardware setup.

I currently have a Square Stand with an iPad, and I also have a Square Handheld.

Can I simply add a Square Terminal and use the Terminal for EBT transactions? The Terminal has a customer-facing touchscreen and magstripe reader, so this seems like the easiest option.

Also, can the Square Handheld be used as the customer-facing device for EBT, while I continue using the iPad/Stand as the main POS?

Or would I need a Square Register V1 because it has a magstripe reader?

The newer Square Register V2 does not appear to have a magstripe reader, so I’m not sure how EBT cards—which are typically swiped—would work with it.

For anyone already accepting EBT/SNAP with Square, what setup are you using?

Square Stand + Terminal?
Square Stand + Handheld?
Square Register V1?
Square Register V2 with another reader?

What are my options?

Re: EBT SNAP

GotSeafood — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:58:35 GMT

The newer Square Register V2 does not appear to have a magstripe reader, so I’m not sure how EBT cards—which are typically swiped—would work with it.

I will let you know, i set up an Android for use and ordered a magstripe reader. I'm still not sure how to get my Square Register to accept it.

I've set it up exactly how it says to but my register wont show EBT as a payment option and I don't know what to use to swipe the card.

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