thread Re: I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't in Payments Troubleshooting

I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't hav

Stivesjewelry — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:47:17 GMT

I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't have a phone jack plug.

Re: I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't

JK_Fiber_Art — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:44:23 GMT

Hey there Stivesjewelry,

I believe that Samsung 24 phone requires a USB-C connection. If you want to use a Magstripe Reader, the first thing you need is this adapter and Magstripe Reader that has the "headset jack", not the Lighting Connector.

Note, if you only plan to use a Magstripe type reader, you should consider what's called the "liability shift". It's very important that you read through this info.

A better option is "Tap and Pay" - no hardware required and reduces your acceptance liability - suggest checking out the details here.

From personal experience, we really like Square's Contactless and Chip Reader - it's an additional expense, connects via Bluetooth and does require charging but, has been very dependable for us. It's just a personal choice of course.

Re: I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't

Stivesjewelry — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:30:37 GMT

The Samsung 24 does not have a headphone jack so I purchased the other reader. But the plug is for iPhone. I did find and try my contactless and chip reader. It connects much easier than it used to so I may have to give that a try.

Re: I ordered lightning strike card reader and the plug doesn't fit my Samsung 24 phone and I don't

Stivesjewelry — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:33:32 GMT

I read your response more closely. So it's best to return the new reader and use old phone jack reader and buy adapter. Many thanks JK fiber art!