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How can I use a chip reader or a Square card reader with a pc?

HarryHunter — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:44:01 GMT

The title of this thread has been edited from the original: Using chip reader with a pc

How can I use a chip reader or a square card reader with a pc?

Re: using chip reader with a pc

sqwolff — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:50:18 GMT

Square currently does not have devices that support desktop or laptop computers- yet of course! Hopeful that we may have some soon!

Re: using chip reader with a pc

sarseneau — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:41:41 GMT

Is there any way from a PC to ping a URL to have such functionality? i.e.

If I have ABC-software running on a computer, can I have a Square Terminal, once a payment is processed, send an email to a predetermined email account for all customers and have the ABC-software monitor the email? (I know this is a horrid hack but just spitballing). Or, better yet, is there a specific URL that the ABC-software on the PC could monitor for updates based on successful payments from the Square Terminal?

Re: using chip reader with a pc

VanKalkerFarms — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:38:56 GMT

you can use IFTTT (If This Then That) there are many features that can email on a sale etc. https://ifttt.com/search/query/square

Re: using chip reader with a pc

Helen — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:49:16 GMT

Hello! Quick update to the original question posted by @HarryHunter: you can now use a magstripe reader to accept in-person payments from your computer. Keep in mind, at this featre is only available if you have a Chromebook or an Apple computer, and you must use Chrome or Safari as your browser. As soon as support for more computers is added we'll announce it!