The Best Mobile Payment Devices 2024

1. Square - Reader for Magstripe (with lightning connector) - Glossy White

Power up your electronic components with a long-lasting Energizer battery

Do business anywhere and take credit card payments on your Apple device with the Square Reader for magstripe. It’s quick and easy to get started: Download the free Square Point of Sale app, plug Square Reader for magstripe into your device’s Lightning connector, and you’re ready to swipe cards anywhere. The free Square Point of Sale app takes care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more. Pay just 2.6% + 10¢ per swipe for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, with no long-term contracts, monthly processing fees, or bank merchant account applications. Fast transfers come standard—get money in your bank account as soon as the next business day, or instantly for a fee. Add Square Reader for contactless and chip and accept every way your customers want to pay—take EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, other NFC payments, and magstripe cards.

2. Square - Terminal - White

Accepts Google Wallet and Apple Pay NFC transactions and EMV chip cards; connects via Ethernet or Wi-Fi; can be used completely cordlessly with battery designed to last all day; devised for reliability

Take every major electronic payment type with this Square terminal. Its processing of swipe, tap and dip payments is securely encrypted to provide peace of mind, and the flat-rate service ensures quick, easy payment management. This Square terminal handles business on the road with all-day battery power and Wi-Fi connectivity.

3. Square - Terminal - White

Power up your electronic components with a long-lasting Energizer battery

Square Terminal is your all-in-one device for payments and receipts. Take every type of payment quickly and securely with 24/7 fraud prevention and 24/7 phone support. Accept all major cards at 2.6% + 10¢ per tap, dip, or swipe, and get funds in your bank account as fast as the next business day. There are no long-term contracts or hidden fees-ever. Subscribe to Square for Retail, Square for Restaurants POS, or Square Appointments, which are purpose-built for your unique business. Square Terminal also works with any standard 2.25 in. x 50 ft. thermal printer paper, making refills easy. It does not have an internet browser or support additional apps.

4. Square - Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)

Square EMV / magnetic card / NFC reader - Bluetooth LE

Accept every way your customers want to pay with Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) -take EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless, NFC payments. You can also send invoices and key-in credit card numbers by hand. The reader connects wirelessly to iOS or Android devices with Bluetooth LE. The reader will remain connected to your device so no need to pair each day. It works with the free Square Point of Sale app (plus Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments) to take care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more. You can also build a website with Square Online to manage your business and sell to anyone, anywhere. Pay just 2.6% + $0.10 per dip or tap with no monthly fees or hidden costs, or let customers buy now and pay later with Afterpay for 6% + 30 cents. Fast transfers come standard-get money in your bank account in one to two business days, or instantly for a small fee.

5. Square - POS Stand for iPad (2nd generation) - Black

Easily turn an iPad into a powerful and professional point of sale with built-in payments, without all the clutter of extra cables and card readers. Get started in minutes with a POS that’s as easy to set up as it is to use — no manuals or training required. Then, keep your lines moving with an intuitive checkout that guides customers through order confirmation and payment. Pay just 2.6% + 10 cents per tap or dip, with no hidden fees or long-term contracts, and free POS software included. Accept all major credit card types and payment types, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Compatible with: iPad (9th generation 2021) iPad (8th generation 2020) iPad (7th generation 2019) iPad Air (3rd generation 2019) iPad Pro 10.5" iPad sold separately

Easily turn an iPad into a powerful and professional point of sale with built-in payments, without all the clutter of extra cables and card readers. Get started in minutes with a POS that’s as easy to set up as it is to use — no manuals or training required. Then, keep your lines moving with an intuitive checkout that guides customers through order confirmation and payment. Pay just 2.6% + 10 cents per tap or dip, with no hidden fees or long-term contracts, and free POS software included. Compatible with: IPad (9th generation 2021), iPad (8th generation 2020), iPad (7th generation 2019),iPad Air (3rd generation 2019),iPad Pro 10.5",iPad sold separately

6. Square Register (Powered by Square POS)

Compatible with iOS devices; lets you accept credit card or contactless (NFC) payments

The fully integrated Square Register lets you start selling right out of the box with payments, software, and hardware all built by Square-no tablets or apps required. Square Register gives you two touchscreen displays: the seller display lets you effortlessly ring up customers, and the customer display lets customers see what they're buying and pay and tip onscreen. Accept all types of payments, including EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, other NFC payments, and magstripe cards. Pay 2.6% + 10¢ per swipe, dip, or tap for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Get funds in your bank account as early as the next business day. The included point-of-sale software helps you take care of everything from managing items and payments to tracking sales in real time and building a customer directory. Square's hardware is only approved for use in the country for which it is intended. For example, hardware sold or intended for sale in the United States is not approved for use in Australia, Canada, Japan, or the United Kingdom.

7. Square - Register

Accepts all major credit cards; constantly improving point-of-sale software; 2 touch-screen displays included, 1 for you and 1 for your customers; connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi

Take control of sales with this Square Register system. Its seamless design ensures you have all the tools you need to immediately get to work, and the included customer display provides intuitive controls so lines move efficiently. The compact size of this Square Register system lets you see important information at a glance without cluttering your professional space.

8. Square POS Stand for iPad - (2nd generation, USB-C) - Black

In just a few minutes, turn an iPad into an easy-to-use, professional point of sale with built-in payments and none of the clutter of extra cables and card readers. Manage your entire business from one place — no manuals, service visits, or training required. Then, keep your lines moving with an intuitive checkout that guides your customers through order confirmation and payment. Pay just 2.6% + 10 cents per tap or dip, with no hidden fees or long-term contracts — POS software included. Accept all major credit card types and payment types, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. iPad sold separately. Compatible with: iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th, 5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

9. Square Self-Service Kiosk for iPad (USB-C) - Black

Easily turn an iPad into a versatile kiosk device with built-in contactless and chip payments, a slim profile, and multiple mounting options. Get started in minutes with a device that’s as easy to set up as it is to use — no costly service visits or configuration fees required. With a range of mounting options, Square Kiosk adapts to what your space needs. Pay just 2.6% + 10 cents per tap or dip with no hidden fees or long-term contracts required. Download and subscribe to the Square Kiosk app to start running a total self-serve ordering solution that reduces wait times, frees up staff, and simplifies the dining experience. Accept all major credit card types and payment types, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. To use this device as a slim, space-saving POS, simply find the Square software that’s tailored to your business type. iPad not included. Compatible with: iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th, 5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2).

10. Square - Reader for Magstripe (USB-C) - Glossy White

Do business anywhere and take credit card payments on your Apple device with the Square Reader for magstripe. It’s quick and easy to get started: Download the free Square Point of Sale app, plug Square Reader for magstripe into your device’s USB-C connector, and you’re ready to swipe cards anywhere. The free Square Point of Sale app takes care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more. Pay just 2.6% + 10¢ per swipe for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, with no long-term contracts, monthly processing fees, or bank merchant account applications. Fast transfers come standard—get money in your bank account as soon as the next business day, or instantly for a fee. Add Square Reader for contactless and chip and accept every way your customers want to pay—take EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, other NFC payments, and magstripe cards.