thread Re: New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe in Payments Troubleshooting

New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe

ritzy — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:15:43 GMT

I have a new Iphone 16 , the square reader is not compatible with it. I bought some adapters, I had an iphone X before. The adapter does not work. Wondering if anyone has found one that will work on the new phones.

Thanks

Re: New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe

TheRealChipA — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:42:21 GMT

Hey @ritzy. The iPhone 16 needs a USB-C connection, as will all newer iPhones after this one. Currently Square only offers headphone jack and lightning magstripe readers. Therefore, until Square releases a USB-C magstripe reader, you will need to purchase a USB-C to Lightning adaptor.

Re: New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe

TheRealChipA — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:33:16 GMT

Or, if you have headphone jack magstripe readers, you’ll need a USB-C to headphone jack adaptor. Regardless, adaptors for iPhone X definitely will not work for iPhone 16.

Re: New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe

MayaP — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:12:23 GMT

Good Afternoon @ritzy @TheRealChipA ,

Good news! Great news, we just released a new USB-C Magstripe reader available in our Square shop!! 🎉

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Re: New Iphone adapter for Square reader for Magstripe

ritzy — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:35:45 GMT

Thanks!