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Accessories — Barcode Scanners

Scan products faster with Square-compatible barcode scanners

Square’s U.S. accessory catalog includes three dedicated barcode scanners for faster item lookup and checkout: a $169 2D corded model, a $299 2D cordless model, and a $299 2D hands-free model. Each reads common 1D and 2D formats, while the cordless and hands-free options are designed for different counter workflows.

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How it fits your business

Compatibility depends on the Square device and connection method: USB scanners work with listed Square hardware, while Bluetooth support is narrower. A scanner is useful for businesses with packaged goods, SKU-heavy catalogs, or frequent inventory counts, but it is not a payment device and does not replace a Square POS account or compatible hardware hub where one is required.

Key capabilities

What you can do

  • Choose the right scanning style

    The U.S. catalog offers a corded handheld scanner, a cordless scanner with charging base, and a hands-free presentation scanner. That gives a counter team a practical choice between lowest upfront cost, reach around a checkout area, and presentation-style scanning.

  • Read 1D and 2D barcodes

    The listed Honeywell scanners read standard 1D, PDF, and 2D symbologies; the cordless and hands-free product pages also specify DotCode support. The corded Voyager XP 1470 is rated for 30 drops from 6 feet and 1,000 tumbles from 1.6 feet.

  • Speed item lookup and inventory work

    Square says a scanner can quickly add products to a sale instead of scrolling through the item library. In Square Retail POS, a compatible scanner can scan a GTIN to help create an item, and the workflow checks for an existing GTIN to reduce duplicate entries.

  • Use the camera when dedicated hardware is not needed

    Square also supports camera barcode scanning on compatible iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, so a business can start with a device it already has. Dedicated scanners remain the better fit for repetitive counter scanning or hands-free presentation use.

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Product details

Current U.S. scanner lineup

Square’s U.S. accessories page lists three barcode scanners. The 2D Corded Barcode Scanner is $169 and includes the Honeywell Voyager XP 1470, presentation stand, and 1.5 m USB Type-A cable. The 2D Cordless Barcode Scanner is $299 and includes the Voyager XP 1472G, charge-and-communication base, and 3.0 m USB Type-A cable; its product page states up to 50,000 scans per charge and up to 14 hours of operation. The 2D Hands-free Barcode Scanner is $299 and includes the Honeywell Genesis XP 7680g, stand, and 3.0 m USB Type-A cable.

Compatibility and connection limits

USB support is device-specific. Square’s compatibility table lists the Honeywell Voyager 1470, Voyager 1472g, and Genesis 7680g as compatible with Square Terminal and Square Handheld; the 1470 and 1472g are also listed for Square Stand, while the Genesis 7680g is not listed for Square Stand. The product pages require a Square Terminal hub for Terminal and Handheld USB connections. Square’s general support article says Bluetooth scanners are currently compatible only with iPads and iPhones, and USB connections on Android require Android 9.0 or older plus USB OTG/host support. When Square Kiosk is running the Square Kiosk app, external accessories cannot connect directly; other Square POS software uses the compatibility rules shown by Square.

Software, fees, and eligibility

Square documents barcode scanning for Square Point of Sale, Square Retail POS, and Square POS with retail mode enabled. Creating an item by scanning a GTIN is documented for Square for Retail Free, Plus, and Premium subscribers, Square Free, Plus, and Premium subscribers, and sellers using retail mode. The scanner itself has no stated monthly subscription. Separate Square payment processing fees apply when a scanned cart is paid: the published U.S. rates shown on October 27, 2026 are 2.6% + $0.15 for in-person payments on Square Free, 2.5% + $0.15 on Square Plus, and 2.4% + $0.15 on Square Premium; online rates are 3.3% + $0.30, 2.9% + $0.30, and 2.9% + $0.30 respectively. Square Plus is $49 per location per month and Premium is $149 per location per month; Free is $0 per location per month.

Plan details

Pricing, fees & eligibility

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Dedicated Square-listed scanners are currently $169 for the 2D corded model or $299 for either the 2D cordless or 2D hands-free model. Square advertises optional financing at $16/mo for the $169 model and $27/mo for the $299 models, subject to credit approval and stated U.S. eligibility. The scanner does not have a stated recurring subscription; POS plan and payment fees are separate.

Upfront hardware (USD)$169

Fees & eligibility

  • 2D Corded Barcode Scanner

    U.S. Square Shop listing verified October 27, 2026; financing is optional, issued by Block, Inc., subject to credit approval and eligibility.

    $169 one-time; advertised financing $16/mo
  • 2D Cordless Barcode Scanner or 2D Hands-free Barcode Scanner

    U.S. Square Shop listings verified October 27, 2026; financing is optional, issued by Block, Inc., subject to credit approval and eligibility.

    $299 one-time each; advertised financing $27/mo
  • Square Free in-person processing

    Published U.S. Square pricing; applies to in-person card-present payments, not to scanner use itself.

    2.6% + $0.15 per payment
  • Square Plus in-person processing

    Published U.S. Square pricing; applies to in-person card-present payments, not to scanner use itself.

    2.5% + $0.15 per payment
  • Square Premium in-person processing

    Published U.S. Square pricing; applies to in-person card-present payments, not to scanner use itself.

    2.4% + $0.15 per payment
  • Square Plus software

    Published U.S. Square pricing; optional plan-level fee, not a barcode-scanner fee.

    $49/mo per location
  • Square Premium software

    Published U.S. Square pricing; optional plan-level fee, not a barcode-scanner fee.

    $149/mo per location

Requirements

  • A Square account and a compatible Square POS device or supported iOS/Android device.
  • A scanner model and connection method listed as compatible by Square; compatibility is not universal across Square hardware.
  • A Square Terminal hub for USB scanner connections to Square Terminal or Square Handheld.
  • For USB scanning on Android, Android 9.0 or older and USB OTG/host support are required according to Square support.
  • For Bluetooth scanning, Square support currently documents compatibility with iPads and iPhones.
  • GTIN-based automatic item creation requires a compatible scanner or iOS camera and a supported Square POS/Retail workflow; permissions may be required for item and inventory actions.

Pricing and availability are a U.S. snapshot verified October 27, 2026 and may change.

The $16/mo and $27/mo figures are advertised financing amounts, not hardware subscription prices. Square states that financing is unavailable to merchants in AL, DE, MS, MO, NH, and TN; sign-in, qualification, credit approval, purchase amount limits, APR, installment term, and sales tax conditions apply.

Square’s compatibility table can differ by scanner model and Square device. Confirm the exact model before purchase, especially for Square Stand, Square Kiosk, iOS, and Android with Square Reader.

A barcode scanner identifies items; it does not accept card payments. Payment processing rates and POS software plan charges are separate.

Square’s documented GTIN auto-creation workflow does not establish that every barcode has retrievable catalog data; duplicate GTINs are flagged and item details may still require review.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which barcode scanners can I buy from Square in the U.S.?

Square’s U.S. accessories catalog currently lists a 2D Corded Barcode Scanner for $169, a 2D Cordless Barcode Scanner for $299, and a 2D Hands-free Barcode Scanner for $299. Their product pages identify Honeywell Voyager XP 1470, Voyager XP 1472g, and Genesis XP 7680g hardware respectively.

Do I need Square Retail or a paid subscription to use a barcode scanner?

Square documents scanner use with Square Point of Sale and with Square POS retail mode. GTIN-based automatic item creation is documented for Square for Retail Free, Plus, and Premium, as well as Square Free, Plus, and Premium subscribers and sellers using retail mode. Square does not state a scanner-specific monthly fee, but the compatible POS plan, device, and payment-processing charges still apply.

Can any scanner connect to Square Stand, Square Terminal, or an iPhone?

No. Compatibility is model- and device-specific. Square’s table lists the Honeywell Voyager 1470 and 1472g for Square Stand, while the Genesis 7680g is not listed for Square Stand. USB connections to Square Terminal and Square Handheld require a hub, Bluetooth scanners are currently documented for iPads and iPhones, and Android USB support has version and OTG/host requirements.

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