thread How do I charge my magstripe reader? in Archived Discussions (Read Only) https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19776#M63820 <P>I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it?</P> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:31:11 GMT saharajoy 2017-07-18T17:31:11Z How do I charge my magstripe reader? https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19776#M63820 <P>I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it?</P> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:31:11 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19776#M63820 saharajoy 2017-07-18T17:31:11Z Re: I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it? https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19789#M63821 <P>The standard free Magnetic stripe reader from Square does not need charging. &nbsp;It connects thru the headphone jack to comunicate with the device.</P> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:41:34 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19789#M63821 VanKalkerFarms 2016-09-29T18:41:34Z Re: I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it? https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19902#M63822 <P>The standard MagStripe reader doesn't require charging.&nbsp;</P> <P>IF YOU HAVE A CHIP READER, you can use ANY USB charger or &nbsp;USB Plug To charge it with an Android-style micro-USB cord.&nbsp;</P> <P>I even use a Portable USB Battery Pack charger on mine.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 03 Oct 2016 21:30:17 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/19902#M63822 DaleNate 2016-10-03T21:30:17Z Re: I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it? https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/42531#M63823 <P>How long will it take to charge it</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:01:34 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/42531#M63823 BOLJa 2017-07-10T16:01:34Z Re: I have a card reader for my phone. There is no usb port-how do i charge it? https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/42799#M63824 <P>Hello <a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/62200">@BOLJa</a>!&nbsp;Our chip readers typically take 2-3 hours to charge, but this will vary depending on your power source.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 23:30:33 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/How-do-I-charge-my-magstripe-reader/m-p/42799#M63824 Chad 2017-07-12T23:30:33Z