https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-I-order-a-free-reader/m-p/150188#M1222 <P>Hey <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/242905">@signatureblack</a>,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thanks for getting in touch!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The free reader is an older US-only offer for a basic swipe reader - because Australia is almost entirely reliant on the more secure chip and tap based cards, this swipe reader isn't available and won't work by itself in Australia.<BR /> <BR /> Our entry level card reader here is the Contactless + Chip reader at $59 - it comes with a swipe reader attachment, but note that this can only be used:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>- While&nbsp;the Contactless + Chip reader is connected via Bluetooth</P> <P>- For foreign credit cards that don't have chips or tap, or Square gift cards<BR /> &nbsp;</P> <P>Sorry for any confusion here and let me know if you have any questions!</P> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:39:06 GMT Seamus 2020-02-04T00:39:06Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-I-order-a-free-reader/m-p/150039#M1221 <P>Can I ask if the card reader is only free in America, As I have just created and set up an account and I am taken to the Square store and can see them on sale for $59.95 AUD.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Is a free card reader available to account holders in Australia?</P> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:35:23 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-I-order-a-free-reader/m-p/150039#M1221 signatureblack 2020-02-03T23:35:23Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-I-order-a-free-reader/m-p/150188#M1222 <P>Hey <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/242905">@signatureblack</a>,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thanks for getting in touch!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The free reader is an older US-only offer for a basic swipe reader - because Australia is almost entirely reliant on the more secure chip and tap based cards, this swipe reader isn't available and won't work by itself in Australia.<BR /> <BR /> Our entry level card reader here is the Contactless + Chip reader at $59 - it comes with a swipe reader attachment, but note that this can only be used:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>- While&nbsp;the Contactless + Chip reader is connected via Bluetooth</P> <P>- For foreign credit cards that don't have chips or tap, or Square gift cards<BR /> &nbsp;</P> <P>Sorry for any confusion here and let me know if you have any questions!</P> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:39:06 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-I-order-a-free-reader/m-p/150188#M1222 Seamus 2020-02-04T00:39:06Z