---
product_id: 85665400
title: "Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector)"
brand: "square"
price: "$576"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Square"
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/85665400-reader-for-magstripe-with-lightning-connector
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
---

# Next-day payouts Integrated sales & inventory tracking Lightning connector for iOS Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector)

**Brand:** square
**Price:** $576
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💳 Swipe smart, get paid faster—your business, powered by Square.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) by square
- **How much does it cost?** $576 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/85665400-reader-for-magstripe-with-lightning-connector)

## Best For

- square enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted square brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Get Paid Fast ⚡:** Access your funds by the next business day—no waiting, no hassle.
- • **No Strings Attached 🔓:** Start accepting payments immediately with zero long-term commitments or contracts.
- • **All-in-One Business Hub 📊:** Manage sales, inventory, tips, and digital receipts effortlessly within the free Square POS app.
- • **Seamless iOS Compatibility 📱:** Plug-and-play with any Apple device featuring a Lightning port for instant setup.
- • **Ultra-Compact & Lightweight 🪶:** Sleek design at just 2.08 ounces fits perfectly in your pocket or on your counter.

## Overview

The Square Reader for magstripe with Lightning connector is a compact, lightweight credit card reader designed for iOS devices. It enables fast, secure payments with next-day fund deposits and integrates seamlessly with the free Square Point of Sale app to track sales, manage inventory, and send digital receipts—perfect for on-the-go professionals seeking a hassle-free payment solution.

## Description

Square Reader for magstripe works with any Square point-of-sale app so you can take payments on your iPhone or iPad—at your counter or on the go. The Lightning connector version of Square Reader works with iOS 10.0.2 or after.

Review: Works great - Lost my original reader and bought this to replace it. Works great on my Android. It was very easy to set up and use. Very cost effective for occasional use.
Review: Square - Had this for my small business and got a new phone and changed the charging port, ordered this and came super fast and was exactly what we needed! It’s easy to use and good quality!

## Features

- Get your-money as soon as the next business day.
- Get set up quickly with no long-term commitments. Download the Square Point of Sale app for-free create an account, and start taking payments anywhere.
- Run your business all in one place with the free Square Point of Sale app. Track your-sales, manage inventory, accept tips, send receipts digitally, and more.
- Works with Apple devices with a Lightning connector.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07J1NL16J |
| Best Sellers Rank | #833 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1 in Mobile Credit Card Readers |
| Brand | Square |
| Color | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (38,658) |
| Date First Available | October 3, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.06 x 0.3 x 1.58 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | A-SKU-0523 |
| Manufacturer | SQUARE INC. |
| Operating System | iOS |
| Product Dimensions | 1.06 x 0.3 x 1.58 inches |
| Series | A-SKU-0523 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Square
- **Color:** white
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Lightning connector. The Lightning connector version works with iOS 10.0.2 or later.
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight

## Images

![Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616TKkrmK4L.jpg)
![Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pdW65+ueL.jpg)
![Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GkJCjuxFL.jpg)
![Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8139XmIHypL.jpg)
![Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oOeHcL6wL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: so how the money suppose to get into my account will i have to set it up.**
A: Yes, it's a really simple process to enter in your account number and the banks routing number. With the square account, it keeps a log of all transactions, fees paid, etc. All in one place so it's very simple to look at.You only have to set up  once and then the funds will automatically be deposited. I've never had to wait more than two days to get the funds.

**Q: Will this work on Samsung S9 or S9+**
A: No you will need the Square device that utilizes the headphone jack

**Q: Does this particular device accept both magnetic-stripe AND chip cards?**
A: It doesn't do chip cards!

**Q: Can this 'Square' be used with an iphone 6 or 6 Plus? Thank you!**
A: Can this be used with iphone 7?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by I***T on December 27, 2025*

Lost my original reader and bought this to replace it. Works great on my Android. It was very easy to set up and use. Very cost effective for occasional use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Square
*by H***H on December 24, 2025*

Had this for my small business and got a new phone and changed the charging port, ordered this and came super fast and was exactly what we needed! It’s easy to use and good quality!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works way better with newer phones.
*by L***H on December 30, 2025*

Amazing product works great and the app works super well. Only for card swiping so a cash app card won't work.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Square Reader for magstripe (with Lightning connector)
- Square Dock for Square Reader 2nd Generation, Holder Stand for Square Card Reader 2nd Generation, Dock with Smart Anti-Sleep Button Portable Size Anti-Slip (Cable and Wall Charger Included, No Device

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*Product available on Desertcart Mexico*
*Store origin: MX*
*Last updated: 2026-01-31*