Shopify launches new card reader to compete with Square

Shopify’s new card reader is now shipping in the United States. The Chip & Swipe Reader was completely designed in-house by Shopify, and accepts both swipes and chip-based dips. The reader is a competitor to Square Reader, made by merchant services company Square, which has established a huge presence at small businesses, craft markets, and other places where mobility is important.Much like Square, the Chip & Swipe is ideally designed to work at a cashier station or out and about w