Is the Square Reader vs Square Terminal better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
You can also find our comparison of all the best card machines here.
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Square Reader vs Square Terminal: The Basics
| Square Reader | Square Terminal | |
| Payment Company Name | Square | Square |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Mobile POS |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Square Reader | Click Here To Buy The Square Terminal |
Square Reader vs Square Terminal: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Square Reader compared to the Square Terminal and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
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| Square Reader | Square Terminal | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £19 | £149 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards |
| Contract Required | No | No |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee | Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee |
Square Reader vs Square Terminal Reviews
Does the Square Reader or the Square Terminal have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Square Reader | Square Terminal | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 2,290 | 2,290 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 10,300 | 10,300 |
| Android App Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 213,000 | 213,000 |
Square Reader vs Square Terminal Accepted Cards
Both the Square Reader and Square Terminal accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Square Reader | Square Terminal | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | No | No |
| Accept JCB | No | No |
| Accept Discover | No | No |
Square Reader vs Square Terminal Features
Square Reader | Square Terminal | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | No |
Square Reader 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
Square Terminal Features
- Any type of payment method, including chip and PIN, mobile and contactless card payments
- Fair pricing with no monthly fees
- Data security
- Monitor suspicious activity and block fraudulent transactions
- Offline Mode
- 24/7 phone support
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