https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Magstripe-amp-Chip-Reader-Trouble/m-p/231867#M43483 <P>Hey <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/341136">@Tina25</a>,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You can use <A href="https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MMX62FE/A/lightning-to-35mm-headphone-jack-adapter" target="_blank">Apple's headphone to lightning connector</A> to plug in the swipe reader - though note that this reader is very rarely used in Australia, and&nbsp;all Australian issued cards will need to be run through chip or tap. You may be fine with just using tap and chip!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The swipe reader in Australia can be used:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>- With overseas credit cards without chips or tap.</P> <P>- Square gift cards.<BR /> &nbsp;</P> <P>I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!</P> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:23:58 GMT Seamus 2021-01-06T00:23:58Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Magstripe-amp-Chip-Reader-Trouble/m-p/231603#M43482 <P>Hi everyone,&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Need help with the Magstripe reader connecting to Iphone X.</P> <P>As you know the reader has 3.5mm thing into the headset jack but Iphone X has no round 3.5mm hole.</P> <P>I bought a converter from lighting to 3.5mm but does not work on the&nbsp; Magstripe reader.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>What can I do? Thanks.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:33:10 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Magstripe-amp-Chip-Reader-Trouble/m-p/231603#M43482 Tina25 2025-09-21T08:33:10Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Magstripe-amp-Chip-Reader-Trouble/m-p/231867#M43483 <P>Hey <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/341136">@Tina25</a>,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You can use <A href="https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MMX62FE/A/lightning-to-35mm-headphone-jack-adapter" target="_blank">Apple's headphone to lightning connector</A> to plug in the swipe reader - though note that this reader is very rarely used in Australia, and&nbsp;all Australian issued cards will need to be run through chip or tap. You may be fine with just using tap and chip!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The swipe reader in Australia can be used:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>- With overseas credit cards without chips or tap.</P> <P>- Square gift cards.<BR /> &nbsp;</P> <P>I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!</P> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:23:58 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Magstripe-amp-Chip-Reader-Trouble/m-p/231867#M43483 Seamus 2021-01-06T00:23:58Z