Posted by RedBaron/IN on 6/12/11 11:08am
Msg #385999

Square Credit Card Reader

I just signed up for the iPhone credit card reader. Does anyone have any experience using this new electronic device?

Reply by OR on 6/12/11 12:52pm
Msg #386006

My BB has a card reader from Intuit. I had actvate the reader inside my phone software. Then it worked for me. Good luck

Reply by Adris Davis on 6/12/11 7:10pm
Msg #386024

i have been using square for some time now. its an excellent device and definately comes in handy. no problems and they are quick to deposit money to your account.

Reply by MW/VA on 6/13/11 12:53pm
Msg #386059

I'm concerned about the security issues with these. How do you know the credit card info. is protected?

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/13/11 2:17pm
Msg #386072

Marilynn, the card is swiped.

How do you know that the card anywhere you swipe?

Reply by MW/VA on 6/13/11 3:12pm
Msg #386088

But this is through wireless cell phone connections. I've

heard that both I-phones and Android phones can be "audited".

Reply by SheilaSJCA on 6/13/11 3:33pm
Msg #386091

Re: But this is through wireless cell phone connections. I've

The apps that allow you to take credit card payments are not just some "free app" someone created for general use.
You actually set up a mobile merchant account, they have to qualify you for the account (credit check) and the credit card companies allow you to swipe payments, just like any other merchant. I am using GoPayment from Intuit. I am pretty sure that Square works the same way.
I sure hope that all the proper checks and balances are in place so that data cannot be stolen via the airwaves. I would be very shocked to learn that the companies involved (Intuit, Apple, Google, Amex, Visa,etc.) would not take measures to ensure that the data is properly encrypted.

Reply by RedBaron/IN on 6/13/11 3:59pm
Msg #386095

Re: But this is through wireless cell phone connections. I've

Thank you Sheila.
To all of the others that asked questions, I don't know. I am trusting that a NR person can help.
Since it is an Apple approved apt I want to feel the security has been tested. Apple has a high quality name and do not want anyone to tread on it.

Reply by Jessica Ward on 6/13/11 7:51pm
Msg #386122

Re: But this is through wireless cell phone connections. I've

I use Square and really like it. I do a lot of freelance writing and one of my "beats" is Fintech companies. I learned about Square early in their startup phase and they were fun to watch.

I also actually made a purchase with Square for the first time--over the weekend at a graduation, I purchased some flowers for the graduate, and paid via Square. Quick and easy!!