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Square Reader Card Machine Reviews & Pricing 2025


Last Updated: 8 January 2025
Reviewed By: Ian Wright (Managing Director)

Thinking of buying the Square Reader Card Machine?

Before you do, read reviews from other UK small business owners to find out if it’s right for you.

Already own one? Then leave your review below.

We also go over how much the Square Reader costs, what features it offers and what other reviewers think about it.

You can also compare the Square Reader to other models by looking at the our guides to the Best Card Machines For Small Business Based On UK Reviews and our list of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.

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    • Key Features
    • Types of Cards Accepted
    • Types of Payments Accepted
    • Other Card Machine Features
  • Square Card Reader Comparisons

Square Reader User Reviews

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Square Reader Reviews From Other Websites

  • Trustpilot: 4.30 out 5 based on 2,290 reviews.
  • iPhone App Store: 4.80 out of 5 based on 10,300 reviews.
  • Android App Store: 4.80 out of 5 based on 213,000 reviews.

Square Reader Cost & Transaction Fees

Square Reader prices

  • Square Reader Cost (excluding VAT): £19
  • Minimum Monthly Fee: None
  • Standard Debit Card Fee: 1.75%
  • Standard Credit Card Fee: 1.75%
  • Amex Card Fee: 1.75%
  • Standard Card Not Present Fee: 1.4% + 25p for UK cards
    2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards

Square Reader Features

Square Reader prices

Key Features

  • Chip and PIN and contactless card reader
  • 24/7 fraud prevention and payment dispute management at no extra cost
  • Get money in your bank account as soon as the next working day, or instantly for a fee
  • Packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS
  • Square Reader stays connected to your device

Types of Cards Accepted

  • Accepts Visa: Yes
  • Accept Mastercard: Yes
  • Accept Amex: Yes
  • Accept Apple Pay: Yes
  • Accept Google Pay: Yes
  • Accept Union Pay: No
  • Accept JCB: No
  • Accept Discover Card: No

Types of Payments Accepted

  • Minimum Transaction Amount: £1
  • How Soon Can You Receive Payments: Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee
  • Be Used to Take Phone Payments: Yes
  • Be Used to Take Online Payments: Yes

Other Card Machine Features

  • Contract Required: No
  • Built-In Printer: No
  • Mobile Phone Required: No
  • Touchscreen: No
  • Includes Free Business Bank Account: No

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