Squareup Reader User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Squareup
Table of Contents
Squareup Reader User Guide
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
Chip and PIN and contactless
Micro USB cable
Use this cable to charge your reader
Magnetic-stripe
Plug this magnetic-stripe reader into the headset jack of your device to
swipe cards without a chip.
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Charge
It’s just like charging your phone. Plug one end of the cable into your reader, and the other end into a computer or USB wall charger. To check if your reader is fully charged, press the power button once. When you see four green lights, you’re good to go.
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Update
Make sure you have the latest software for your smartphone or tablet and the latest version of the Square app. If you’re new to Square, download the app from the App Store or Google Play to create an account.
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Connect
Grab your device. Turn on Bluetooth, usually found in your device’s settings. Open the Square app. Tap (top left) > Settings > Card Readers > Connect a Reader > Square Reader. You’ll see the “Pair Your Reader” screen. Leave this on.
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Pair
Grab your reader. Press and hold the power button for about three seconds. When four orange lights start flashing, release the button. A Bluetooth pairing request will then appear on your device. Tap Pair and you’re ready to take payments.
Need help?
Watch step-by-step setup videos at
square.com/uk/setup.
Note:
If you use Dock for Square Reader, simply plug in your Square Reader with the
included USB cable.
HOW TO TAKE A PAYMENT
Tap
In the Square app, tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on
the reader. Your customer can then hold a contactless card or device near the
reader to trigger payment.
Insert
In the Square app, tap Charge and wait for a single green light to appear on
the reader. Your customer can then insert their card. Ask your customer to
enter their PIN on your smartphone or tablet, then leave the card inserted
until the customer sees four green lights on Square Reader.
Swipe
Insert the Square Reader for magnetic-stripe cards into your device’s headset
jack. Run traditional magnetic-stripe cards without a chip through the
magstripe reade
Pro tip :
Your reader will go to sleep after a period of inactivity. To wake it up,
simply press the power button once.
PUT YOUR BEST READER FORWARD
Position your Square Reader so customers can hold their contactless cards or
devices near it and insert their cards. The Dock for Square Reader can help
you do this. Learn more at square.com/uk/dock.
FREE 30-DAY RETURNS
Square guarantees a 30-day, risk-free return policy for all purchases made from square.com/uk/shop. After a return is complete, a refund will be credited back to you.
HARDWARE PROTECTION
If something goes wrong with your reader, you’re covered for up to one year. Simply go to square.com/uk/returns so we can make things right.
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References
- Dock for Square Reader | Square Shop
- Square Hardware Limited Warranty and Returns | Square Support Center - US
- Set Up the Square Reader | Square Support Centre - GB
- Point of Sale Hardware | POS Machines | Square