The Square Mag Stripe Reader - Lightening Port Version for iOS

How to use the Square Mag Stripe Reader and sell tickets at your event.
The video is about the Square Mag Stripe Reader and how it can be used with the event organizer app to read credit cards quickly and easily. The wireless chip reader supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, contactless credit cards, and chip cards. The video also introduces the lightning port version of the mag stripe reader, which works for iOS devices that do not have an audio jack. The lightning port mag stripe reader is easy to use and works similarly to the audio port version. The video suggests ordering the mag stripe reader ahead of time, as they are hard to find in stores due to the pandemic.

[@cambry1044]

You can use usb-C to 8 pin cable for the iPhone 15

[@gwendolynthompson4212]

I have an android phone, and I already have the mag, for over 5 years, but I never used b4. Will it still work.

[@gwendolynthompson4212]

Do you need to complete invoice first with multiple items that will include taxes b4 swiping card?

[@shimoshe1]

Great content!! Thanx What’s the difference between the Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)- And the Square Reader for magstripe Thanx in advance

[@SimpleTixTV]

The fraud and charge backs are more protected with the chip readers - as fraudsters cannot clone a chip, while they can clone the old fashion magstripe.

[@gwendolynthompson4212]

What do you mean I need the app? I have the square app on phone only.

[@YAM_TIM3_CENTRAL]

You need the app right?

[@archi8500]

Yes

[@OSUex]

I lost sales yesterday because the customer's magnetic strip was damaged. And Square reader has removed the link for manual entry of the card number. Any instructions on how to do manual entry?

[@SimpleTixTV]

We will look into this. We recommend having the buy tickets QR code printed and posted at your event, this way someone could scan it and buy tix right from their own device.

[@bldshd189]

I don’t know why they removed manual entry on your end because I still have it

[@Shahyan008]

Take pictures of their card

[@MicrogreenGems]

does the ipad need to be cellular?

[@SimpleTixTV]

No, it can use WiFi

[@mary-jodionneenchantresstarot]

I have iPhone 15 and usb-c. what now? Thank-you!

[@SimpleTixTV]

Yes, Square does not support USB C - Square wants people to use the newer chip readers. Square is recommending people not to swipe cards in 2024.

[@mary-jodionneenchantresstarot]

Buggers. They get you to buy new accessories each phone upgrade too. Thanks.@@SimpleTixTV 🔮

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

How do I do a test sale?

[@aronkansal9661]

I recommend to create a promo code, that reduces the order total to 25 cents. Then use your own credit card to make the purchase.

[@MalayaJ]

Good video music too loud!