ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ANYWHERE TAKING PAYMENTS Square Reader works with any Square point-of-sale app to take payments on your smartphone or tablet. Plug your Square Reader into the headset jack or Lightning port of your device and never miss a sale again. This Square Reader accepts magnetic-stripe cards. Learn more about contactless payments and chip cards at square.com/contactless-chip. 1. Download and open any Square point-of-sale app. 2. Enter a custom amount or select items to sell. 3.