Square Reader for Contactless and Chip
Accept payments from your phone or tablet with a portable reader or use Tap to Pay on iPhone with no extra hardware
Overview
Square Reader for Contactless and Chip is a compact payment device designed for mobile businesses and tablet-based checkout.
It connects to a phone or tablet and allows you to accept chip cards and contactless payments from anywhere.
You can also accept contactless payments directly on an iPhone using Tap to Pay, without needing a separate reader.
Key Features
Bluetooth Connection
Pairs wirelessly with your phone or tablet for cable-free payments.
Chip Card Payments
Accept chip (EMV) card insertions for secure transactions.
Contactless Payments
Accept tap payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Lightweight & Portable
Pocket-sized design you can take anywhere your business goes.
Optional Countertop Dock
Add a dock for a professional countertop checkout setup.
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments directly on iPhone — no reader needed.
Use Cases
Mobile businesses
Take payments on the go from any location.
Food trucks
Fast, portable payments for mobile food service.
Pop-up shops
Set up and start selling at temporary locations instantly.
Service professionals
Accept payments at client sites — plumbers, cleaners, consultants.
Events and markets
Sell at farmers markets, craft fairs, and festivals.
Tablet-based checkout stations
Pair with a tablet for a lightweight countertop POS.
Best For
Businesses operating from phone or tablet
Merchants needing portable payments
Low-cost entry into processing
Teams needing backup devices
Tap to Pay on iPhone users
Pricing
Contact for current pricing or free equipment eligibility. No hidden fees.
Flat Rate
Simple per-transaction pricing. No monthly fees on the Free plan. Just pay when you take a payment.
per location
Processing fees
What you get
0% Dual Pricing
PopularPass processing cost to the customer. You pay 0% on every transaction.
merchant processing fee
How it works
Customer absorbs processing fees at checkout.
Everything in Flat Rate, plus
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Why Choose Square Reader
Compared to Clover Go:
How to Get Started
From signup to accepting payments — start in minutes with your phone or tablet.
Choose Your Pricing
Pick what works for your business
Apply in Minutes
No paperwork. No back and forth.
Subscribe or Purchase
Easy monthly payments in-house, which can convert to a free POS system after 60 days.
Watch Videos & Go Live
Or schedule an onsite installation.
After Our Go Live
Start taking payments immediately
AI-Powered Automation for Modern Businesses
Modern POS systems are no longer just payment terminals. Today's platforms combine payment processing, artificial intelligence, and automation to help businesses operate more efficiently and deliver better customer experiences.
Merchant Solutions integrates POS technology with AI-driven tools that automate customer communication, order management, and operational workflows.
These AI automations help businesses reduce labor costs, respond faster to customers, and capture more sales opportunities.
AI Phone Ordering
Voice AI can answer incoming calls and take customer orders automatically, sending them directly to the POS system.
This reduces missed calls during busy hours and increases revenue from phone orders.
AI Appointment Scheduling
Businesses such as salons, spas, and service providers can use AI to schedule appointments and confirm bookings automatically.
The AI assistant interacts with customers through phone or chat and updates the POS or scheduling system.
AI Voice Appointment Reservations
Voice AI can handle inbound reservation calls for restaurants, answering availability questions and booking tables in real time.
Customers call, the AI confirms the reservation, and it syncs directly with your POS or booking system — no staff intervention needed.
AI Customer Support
AI assistants can answer common questions about business hours, menu items, or services, reducing the workload for staff.
Customers receive instant responses while employees focus on operations.
AI Order Notifications
Automated messages notify customers when orders are received, prepared, or ready for pickup.
This improves communication and customer satisfaction.
AI Marketing Automation
POS systems collect customer purchase data, which AI tools use to generate targeted promotions and loyalty campaigns.
Businesses can automatically send offers and promotions based on buying behavior.
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