Square Magstripe Card Reader for iPhone & iPad, Lightning

Square Magstripe Reader for a Compatible Lightning iPhone or iPad

For a market stall, pop-up shop, or mobile business that needs to accept swiped cards, this compact Square Reader connects directly to a compatible Lightning-equipped iPhone or iPad. It is the magstripe-only model—not a chip or contactless reader—and needs no separate charging. Check your device and Square account requirements before buying.

Compatibility and Payment Limitations

• Lightning connector for compatible Apple iPhone and iPad devices; not a USB-C reader.
• A Lightning port alone does not establish compatibility. Your device must support the current Square POS app and operating-system requirements. Use Square's device compatibility checker.
• Accepts magnetic-stripe swipe payments. It does not accept chip insertion or contactless tap payments.
• A Square account and compatible Square POS app are required. Account eligibility and payment processing are subject to Square's terms; buying the reader does not guarantee account approval.
• This package is marked for U.S. use. Square says its hardware is approved only for the country for which it is intended.
• Card-processing fees are separate from this hardware purchase. Review Square's current processing fees; no fixed rate or promotional credit is promised by this listing.

Getting Started

After confirming compatibility and setting up your Square account, open the Square POS app and connect the reader to the device's Lightning port. Follow the app's prompts and Square's instructions, including its requested microphone and location permissions. Use the app to record the sale and swipe the card through the reader. See Square's setup instructions for current requirements.

Product Details

• Brand: Square
• Model / SKU: A-SKU-0523-01
• UPC: 817044020525
• Connector: Lightning
• Payment type: Magstripe
• Color: White
• Assembly: China, as marked on the package
• Condition: New in original retail box

What You Receive

One Square Reader for magstripe with Lightning connector in its retail packaging. The phone or tablet is not included. The Square app is downloaded separately; processing service is not included in the hardware price.