Square introduces Apple Play compatible payment reader


Square announced a new wireless NFC Reader that's compatible with Apple Pay. This allows merchants to accept Apple Pay as a form of payment on a contract-free basis.

What seems particularly nifty with the NFC Reader is it wireless connects to your iOS device. Square is pretty cool system for small merchants, but my experience has been a little awkward where the merchant has to pull out a personal device, connect it, then get it linked up before processing a payment. The NFC Reader may streamline this process.

The NFC Reader is available for reservation and sells for $49.