https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Swipe-with-S23/m-p/684133#M5767 <P>I have a basic swipe processor and was wondering if I can connect it to my S23 phone using a dongle?&nbsp; I get a message that the card reader is connected, but the swipe doesn't process.</P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:31:14 GMT JoannEOCH 2025-09-20T08:31:14Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Swipe-with-S23/m-p/684133#M5767 <P>I have a basic swipe processor and was wondering if I can connect it to my S23 phone using a dongle?&nbsp; I get a message that the card reader is connected, but the swipe doesn't process.</P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:31:14 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Swipe-with-S23/m-p/684133#M5767 JoannEOCH 2025-09-20T08:31:14Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Swipe-with-S23/m-p/684196#M5768 <P>Hi Joanneoch,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Square's magstripe reader works with iOs and Android devices.&nbsp; There's two type of connectors - one for a headset jack, the other a Lightning connector.&nbsp; From personal past experience, the use of a dongle in between the reader and your smart device usually does not work.&nbsp; Perhaps others here have some additional thoughts.&nbsp; You may want to consider Square's Reader for contactless and chip cards as you can connect it via Bluetooth - it's been a life saver for us and you are also reducing your card acceptance liability.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>jk</P><P>&nbsp;</P><H3>&nbsp;</H3><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:40:53 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/Swipe-with-S23/m-p/684196#M5768 JK_Fiber_Art 2023-09-25T19:40:53Z