thread Can I use a non-Square card reader with the Square POS app? in Archived Discussions (Read Only)

Can I use a non-Square card reader with the Square POS app?

bd — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:09:25 GMT

Can I use a non square card reader with square application? My non profit was given a thousand 2 strip, non square card readers ... can we possibley use them with square, If so what is the specs?

Re: Can I use a non square card reader with square application?

VanKalkerFarms — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:10:35 GMT

No, The square reader sends encrypted card information that only the Square Register software can read.

you can get one locally at a walgreens or other store for $10 and get that back as a credit to your account or you can ask for a free one to be mailled in 2 weeks or so.

https://squareup.com/retail

https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5067-get-a-free-square-magstripe-reader

https://squareup.com/dashboard/account/reader-request

Update 2018: Keep in mind your first magstripe reader is free when you sign up, and additional magstripe readers cost $10.

Re: Can I use a non square card reader with square application?

Sean — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 20:03:18 GMT

@VanKalkerFarms - Thanks a ton for helping out with this one. 🙌

@bd - Welcome to the Seller Community. We're happy to have you, and look forward to hearing more from you. 🙂 Also, would you mind marking VanKalkerFarms's post as "Best Answer"? That'll help the rest of the community find this answer if they have a similar question.

Re: Can I use a non square card reader with square application?

Zody — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:22:56 GMT

bad business move, reason why I'm debating leaving square.