How to Take Contactless & Chip Payments | Square Reader Setup Tutorial [2023 Version]

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2023
  • Find everything you need about setting up your Square Reader for contactless and chip. Learn about all the features, get set up and pairing instructions, start using point-of-sale software, take your first payment, and add the right accessories for your business.
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  • @TheRNNotary
    @TheRNNotary Před 5 měsíci +4

    Love love love!!! My square reader!! I have one that's always setup in my office with the docking station so it stays charged. I also have a contactless card reader in my to go back for mobile appts. I can honestly say I love square for my business❤

  • @patriciakemple7082
    @patriciakemple7082 Před měsícem +1

    Love these features ❤😂

  • @dshep7850
    @dshep7850 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing. This is easy to understand and is what I needed

  • @craigolbert4606
    @craigolbert4606 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Just bought a Gen 2 after having 2 Gen 1 readers for 4+ years and with a week of use I've already had multiple pairing issues.

    • @bigmaw369
      @bigmaw369 Před měsícem +4

      Force stop the app and reopen it. Shouldn't have to do like that but it works every time.

  • @nygrl6102
    @nygrl6102 Před 11 měsíci +18

    Square is the best invention EVER! Revolutionized my business! If I ever meet Jack Dorsey I'm going to kiss him right on the lips!!! ❤️

    • @square
      @square  Před 11 měsíci

      We love to hear this! If you have any questions or need help you can reach support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport. We appreciate your support!

    • @rachelelizabeth6824
      @rachelelizabeth6824 Před 11 měsíci +3

      😂😂😂 I hope he sees this!

    • @nygrl6102
      @nygrl6102 Před 11 měsíci

      @@rachelelizabeth6824 me too! Lol

    • @user-ge7vd5kr5r
      @user-ge7vd5kr5r Před 10 měsíci

      Epic😂

    • @lalydiagardenboutique348
      @lalydiagardenboutique348 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@square😂😂

  • @dawgcanjumphigh
    @dawgcanjumphigh Před 3 měsíci

    Got one. Easier in 2024 to run a business. It's all about sales now. 😊

  • @BillKing8888
    @BillKing8888 Před 8 měsíci +10

    "You can check the charging level in the POSF." What's a POSF! It's best to make instructional views as though kindergarten students over over-60s (like me) are watching them, because sometimes we are!

  • @sickofthisful
    @sickofthisful Před 4 měsíci

    Hello Can you have your account on 2 or three phone and still use on reader Ie my family can use it at different venues with their own phones not just having to use mine. Thank you

  • @RAMPHD
    @RAMPHD Před 2 měsíci

    I have been using Square for about a year now. I have both the reader shown here and a “mount” - do I need the mount the card reader/contact less hardware too?

    • @square
      @square  Před 2 měsíci

      You can utilize the Square Reader for contactless and chip payments independently. The Dock serves as an additional hardware accessory designed for sellers seeking a convenient countertop charging solution. If you have any further questions about using Square hardware, don't hesitate to reach out to our team here: squareup.com/contact.

  • @aceenterprise
    @aceenterprise Před měsícem

    I have a computer repair shop, and for the last 4 years I've had my love/hate relationship with the Square POS Terminal. In theory, I love the device, the screen, it offers magstripe along with all the features of the Square reader. The reality is, I've had problems with it freezing, rebooting, not holding a charge sometimes, and the latest is I had to do a factory restart, and it keeps freezing in the middle of setup and/or updating, and won't work.
    Anyhow, with that said, I see the Square reader will do most of what I need (I can forego the wants like the screen and magstripe), however, it says it will pair with a bluetooth device, but then says works with Android and iOS apps. My front desk girl has a laptop (which of course has bluetooth), can it be paired and used with a laptop instead of a phone or tablet?

    • @square
      @square  Před měsícem

      Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like there might be some troubleshooting that we can walk through with you to make things work a bit better. When you can, please get in touch: squ.re/contact.
      While you’re unable to connect the Square Reader to a laptop, you can use Virtual Terminal to process payments on a computer instead. Learn more here: squ.re/4ea3TNl.

    • @aceenterprise
      @aceenterprise Před měsícem

      @@square Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I've already been working with support on my terminal, and we're not having any luck.
      That's ashamed that the reader can't connect to a laptop. As for the virtual terminal, I'll check that out, thanks.

  • @debicastillo7797
    @debicastillo7797 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It's March 2024 and I have had so many issues with the new card reader I absolutely hate it it says it doesn't pair well with android I might have to switch.

    • @square
      @square  Před 3 měsíci

      Our team may be able to help shine a light here - please get in touch when you have a moment so we can dig in: squ.re/contactsqsupport.

  • @marshaliebl2661
    @marshaliebl2661 Před 7 měsíci

    Ok, I got the 4 green lights. But nothing happened when I tried to enter a test sake with my credit card. Tapping didn't work. Inserting didn't work. What am I doing wrong?

    • @square
      @square  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you for letting us know about your Square reader. We would be more than happy to look into this with you. When you have a moment, please contact us here: squareup.com/help.

  • @misstiquewoman777
    @misstiquewoman777 Před měsícem

    How will Square sales appear on my bank statement? Will they be itemised or grouped?

    • @square
      @square  Před měsícem

      Your transfers will include the lump sum of the transactions included in each specific transfer. You will see the total amount as a transfer to your bank account. You can learn more about transfers with Square here in our Support Center: squ.re/2B9dHWZ

  • @Atomic_Comic512
    @Atomic_Comic512 Před 10 dny

    Do I need to link my checking account?

    • @square
      @square  Před 8 dny

      Before you receive your first transfer from Square, you will need to add a verified bank account to your Square account. You can start the verification process right from your Square Dashboard or Square App by following these steps: squ.re/2FMkchS.

  • @rose4516
    @rose4516 Před 10 měsíci

    How do I get the square reader

    • @square
      @square  Před 10 měsíci

      You can purchase all our hardware through our shop page, squareup.com/shop.
      If you have any questions let us know 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport. We are happy to help!

  • @Gr33nman639
    @Gr33nman639 Před 6 měsíci

    So what about cards with no NFC and no chip? Those are still a thing believe it or not and many of my customers have these cards. And wbat about WEX company. Gas cards. I sell gasoline at my business and many customers come to fill up using these cards. They usually run as credit and.have no chip and no nfc. Just strip. Please help

    • @square
      @square  Před 6 měsíci +1

      If you are a US based seller when you activate your Square account for the first time you do get a free Magstripe reader. With those readers you can still swipe cards with no chips. We do offer manual card entry as well. If you have any further questions about card processing feel free to reach out support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport.

    • @sd0519
      @sd0519 Před 5 měsíci

      Can multiple devices be connected at same time?

    • @square
      @square  Před 5 měsíci

      Great question! At this time, the Square Contactless and Chip Reader can be paired with one device at a time, via Bluetooth. You can learn more about the Square Contactless and Chip Reader here: squ.re/3PKKQPe

  • @MyraBaccay
    @MyraBaccay Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi.. Can I use this square reader in accepting payment in the Philippines?

    • @square
      @square  Před 9 měsíci

      We are so happy you are interested in Square but our system is not available in the Philippines. Card payment acceptance with the Square app is currently available in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, France, and Spain. We currently don’t support payment card processing outside of these countries.

    • @artist.in.the.country
      @artist.in.the.country Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@square😂

  • @BillKing8888
    @BillKing8888 Před 8 měsíci +2

    If you're watching this because you just bought a Square Reader, you wouldn't have an "existing Squre account", so a word on HOW TO set one up would have been helpfiul.

    • @square
      @square  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your input, and we're committed to improving the user experience for all our sellers, including new Square Reader users.

    • @leannaquick9364
      @leannaquick9364 Před 3 měsíci +4

      We had a Square account months before getting the reader. We used to use our phone to tap and receive payments and recently bought the terminal... So we had the account before the reader

    • @samanthamorrison877
      @samanthamorrison877 Před měsícem

      We had an account because we used to have one that plugged in to headphone jack. Then bought this one because we got new phones that didn't have that access.

  • @asadullah1640
    @asadullah1640 Před 6 měsíci

    For me toping or holding the card on the back of the phone doesn't work..

    • @square
      @square  Před 6 měsíci

      We are sorry you are having issues tapping your card. When you have a moment please contact support at 1-855-700-6000, squ.re/contactsqsupport, so we can look into this for you.

  • @sandrasartstudio
    @sandrasartstudio Před 11 měsíci +2

    The worst when it doesn't want to connect

    • @square
      @square  Před 11 měsíci +1

      If you continue to have connection issues with your reader please reach out to Customer Support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport so we can assist!

  • @reginamartin9968
    @reginamartin9968 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Doesnt work it wont flash orange to connect. It is green

    • @Pishposh83.
      @Pishposh83. Před 11 měsíci

      Hold the power button down until it shows orange lights, it might take more than 3 seconds

    • @square
      @square  Před 11 měsíci +2

      We are sorry you are having issues with your reader. Let's try the following troubleshooting steps if you are still having issues please reach out to support at squ.re/contactsqsupport.
      1. Make sure the app and device are up to date
      2. Delete and reinstall app
      3. Turn on Bluetooth from your device’s settings. For iOS devices, this can be found in Settings → Bluetooth. Try turning Bluetooth off and back on.
      4. Your Square Reader must be within 10 feet of your device. The Bluetooth connection may be out of range and could disconnect.
      5. Check that your Square Reader has an adequate battery. Low battery may increase disconnections between your device and Square Reader. Press the button on your Square Reader once to see the battery level. If you see a blinking red light, that means your reader battery is low and should be charged immediately. If your reader is in a dock, make sure your reader is being charged.
      6. Restart your phone, tablet, or other electronic device. You can also first try briefly putting your device into Airplane mode.
      7. Reset your Square Reader. Hold down the power button for approximately 20 seconds. The lights on your Square Reader will flash orange, then red, and then they will stop flashing. Do not let go of the power button until after the red lights have stopped flashing.
      8. Bluetooth will automatically turn off when your Square Reader is in a dock connected to a Square Stand by USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from the Stand or dock and then attempt to pair.
      9. Move your Square Reader away from sources of Bluetooth interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, fluorescent lights, or using your reader on a metal table.
      10. Clear your Bluetooth cache if you have an Android device.
      11. See Apple’s article on Bluetooth interference for additional information, support.apple.com/en-us/HT201542.

  • @mindlifeheart2906
    @mindlifeheart2906 Před 23 dny

    My square reader is not connecting anymore, dont know why. Ive only used it for 4 months.

    • @square
      @square  Před 22 dny

      As a first step, we recommend giving these troubleshooting steps a try: squ.re/3YmB1d8. If the issue persists, you can reach out to our Support Team at squareup.com/help/contact, or by sending us a DM on our socials.

  • @marthacares9149
    @marthacares9149 Před 7 měsíci

    "Hold card to back of phone" please help.

    • @square
      @square  Před 7 měsíci +1

      We're more than happy to assist. At your earliest convenience, please reach out. We're happy to walk through this function with you step by step.

    • @marthacares9149
      @marthacares9149 Před 7 měsíci

      Reader requests "Hold credit card to back of phone" HELP. Not working! Why is this not functioning as designed... "contactless" numerous, tireless, tedious attempts to hold customer's credit card against the back of my android become an exercise in futility. Please help.

    • @square
      @square  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Sorry to hear that you're having some difficulty. We'd like to get some more details from you. For security purposes, please reach out to our support when you have the chance, so we can gather some information and take a look at this together: squ.re/2LW3Gz3.

  • @ChristopherKretz
    @ChristopherKretz Před 7 měsíci +27

    This box is the worst thing ever. It never connects. I press and hold, it blinks red, and then it fades away. Make this more intuitive for Android users.

    • @square
      @square  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Thank you for your feedback. We will pass it along to our product team for their visibility and consideration.

    • @marthacares9149
      @marthacares9149 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Also an Android user, purchased Square's contactless chip reader - lost many sales at busy event.

    • @alebachewkifle6081
      @alebachewkifle6081 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I had the same issue, once I watch a video, how to connect a squire reader to smart device, it was so easy.

    • @kimberlyann9877
      @kimberlyann9877 Před 6 měsíci +5

      I can't believe I wasted money on this. You get a pretty generous percentage of sales, make it more compatible with Android. It never wants to connect. Completely useless

    • @ELEMUSIQ5
      @ELEMUSIQ5 Před 3 měsíci +2

      You have to do it through the app. Worked for me but i had a few trial errors lol

  • @elamorus4017
    @elamorus4017 Před měsícem

    JH3

  • @stephaniebleuer6224
    @stephaniebleuer6224 Před rokem +6

    How to delete

    • @square
      @square  Před rokem +1

      Hello, Stephanie. We're here to help you with any assistance you need, whether it's deleting your Square account or any other query you may have. Please reach out to us directly here: squ.re/378zIpB.

  • @michellevernon8713
    @michellevernon8713 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Several months of disconnecting and NO ONE WILL HELP ME. BUT THEY SURE DO CHARGE ME FOR IT BEING DISCONNECTED!!!!!

    • @square
      @square  Před 2 měsíci

      Our team may be able to help shine a light here - please get in touch when you have a moment, so we can dig in: squ.re/contactsqsupport.

    • @Hollysuzette33
      @Hollysuzette33 Před měsícem +1

      It disconnects after every sale.

    • @square
      @square  Před měsícem +1

      We understand how important it is for your hardware to be working seamlessly. There have not been reports of this issue. Try deleting and reinstalling the app and hard resetting the reader.
      If the issue persists contact our support team at 1-855-700-6000 or squ.re/contactsqsupport. Feel free to also reach out to our Seller Community (squ.re/3OMA3TW).

    • @genetharris6523
      @genetharris6523 Před měsícem

      You are not charged if you don't use it..

  • @robertgeisler16
    @robertgeisler16 Před rokem +2

    It don’t work ))):

    • @square
      @square  Před rokem

      We want to make sure your reader is able to work! When you have a moment reach out to support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport so we can investigate this further.

    • @susmail1
      @susmail1 Před 7 měsíci

      Worked on my Samsung ultra fine Friday Sunday could only do tap to pay on my phone no matter what I did in aetting

    • @square
      @square  Před 7 měsíci

      We are sorry you had issues with your payments, and could only use tap. We would like to investigate this further. When you have a moment please reach out to support, squ.re/contactsqsupport.

  • @jeffgodsey2875
    @jeffgodsey2875 Před měsícem

    Junk lost 3 #75.00 sales today

  • @ateam6486
    @ateam6486 Před 11 měsíci +2

    OMG hold on, I just paid for this thing, Now i wish i didnt do it. I hope you take returns of this thing. i did not see this video until AFTER i paid for it. This video and seeing others saying it has problems. No Thanks, So i will need to always turn on Bluetooth or it will not work, OMG I will just rather stick with manual entry as you seem to have turned off the old card reader. NO THANKS. i do not want this thing in my shop. Way to many problems with it to accept payments. I no longer trust this company. I will just tell my customers cash only, My area was hit by high winds and took down internet service, I was seeing places say sorry, cash only, Now i know why, No internet no payment. This is now 1 month after high winds in illinois. Not your fault but making card payments useless. Then in 2023 i see you raised the rates a little. Just another reason for me to say CASH only.

    • @square
      @square  Před 11 měsíci

      We are sorry to hear the reader is not working out for you. Feel free to reach out to support at 1-855-700-6000 squ.re/contactsqsupport so we can assist and help you return the item.

    • @dr.jeffmoore2149
      @dr.jeffmoore2149 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@squarereader will not take card chip. Your customer service pretty much sucks. What happened to customer service at your company. Modern computer age or not customer service is essential. To bad you fail to subscribe to common sense and courtesy. Either you want less customers or your just plain cocky and forgetful of how you got successful. Anyone out there know a good c card company?

    • @dr.jeffmoore2149
      @dr.jeffmoore2149 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Also, don't tell me your sorry and give me another number with robots and no people to serve the customer.

    • @pablocrespo9834
      @pablocrespo9834 Před 8 měsíci

      @@dr.jeffmoore2149you sound like a crying little girl