Square Card readers

Topic summary

A new artist starting with Shopify is asking whether they can use a Square card reader for in-person payments, or if they must use Shopify’s own card reader.

Key Question:

  • Compatibility between Square hardware and Shopify’s payment system

Current Status:

  • The user has been unable to find clear documentation in Shopify’s help resources
  • No responses or solutions have been provided yet
  • The discussion remains open with the question unanswered
Summarized with AI on November 1. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hello

I am a newbie Artist just beginning my Shopify journey at the most simple level

Can I use a Square card reader for taking payments or do I have to use the Shopify card reader?

I cannot find a clear answer to this in the help section

Thanks