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Accessories — Cases
Square’s U.S. accessories catalog currently includes three cases for mobile and tablet-based selling: a Belkin SheerForce case for Square Handheld at $39, plus $79 cases that pair a Square Reader for contactless and chip with compatible iPad mini or iPad models. These are protective enclosures, not payment hardware or software subscriptions.
Built for your day-to-day
The iPad cases keep the Reader attached for on-the-go contactless and chip payments, while the Handheld case adds grip and drop protection to a portable POS already built for orders, payments, scanning, and inventory. Confirm your exact device generation before ordering: the catalog lists specific iPad and Reader versions, and older iPad models are excluded from the case fits.
Key capabilities
The Infinite Peripherals case combines a compatible iPad mini with an attached Square Reader and includes a removable hand strap, useful when a staff member is taking payment away from a fixed counter. The OtterBox option similarly mounts the Reader to a compatible full-size iPad.
The Belkin SheerForce case is designed for Square Handheld and is described by Square as a grippy silicone case for added defense against accidental drops. It is an optional enclosure; Handheld remains the payment and POS device.
Both iPad case listings are built around Square Reader for contactless and chip, so the Reader stays positioned with the tablet for chip cards, contactless cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. The Reader and iPad are sold separately unless added as optional items on the product page.
The catalog exposes compatibility filters and the product pages name supported generations. Checking the device identifier first helps avoid ordering an iPad case for an excluded model or assuming that every Reader revision fits every enclosure.
Square’s U.S. shop policy allows Products, including third-party accessories, to be returned within 30 days of delivery when they are in original condition and packaging with the original packing slip. Square says it covers return shipping for eligible direct purchases.
Explore the details
The U.S. catalog lists the $39 Belkin SheerForce Case for Square Handheld, the $79 Infinite Peripherals Case for Square Reader (iPad mini A17 Pro and iPad mini 6th Gen), and the $79 OtterBox uniVERSE case for iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation). The iPad cases do not include the Reader or iPad by default. Catalog availability and shipping estimates can change at checkout.
The Infinite Peripherals case supports Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st and 2nd generation), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad mini (6th generation), and excludes iPad mini (5th and 4th generation). The OtterBox case supports iPad (A16), iPad (10th generation), and Reader generations 1 and 2, while excluding the listed 7th–9th-generation 10.2-inch iPads and 5th–6th-generation 9.7-inch iPads. Square’s hardware identifier guidance explains that generation/version affects accessory compatibility. These cases do not replace a compatible iPad, Reader, network connection, or Square POS software.
A case purchase has no published monthly subscription requirement. Square Free has no monthly subscription cost; Plus is $49 per location per month and Premium is $149 per location per month on the current U.S. pricing page, with lower in-person processing rates on the paid plans. Processing fees apply to payments, not to owning a case. Square’s shop policy is U.S.-only and excludes Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Because these cases are third-party hardware resold by Square, the manufacturer’s warranty and support terms apply rather than Square’s limited warranty for Square Hardware.
Plan details
Current U.S. catalog pricing is $39.00 for the Belkin SheerForce Case for Square Handheld, $79.00 for the Infinite Peripherals Case for Square Reader with compatible iPad mini, and $79.00 for the OtterBox uniVERSE case for compatible iPad. Cases are one-time hardware purchases; iPads and Readers are separate purchases. No case-specific monthly subscription is published.
Per tap, dip, or swipe on the current U.S. Square Free plan; applies to payments taken with compatible Square hardware, not to the case purchase.
Per tap, dip, or swipe on Square Plus; $49/month per location subscription shown on the current U.S. pricing page.
Per tap, dip, or swipe on Square Premium; $149/month per location subscription shown on the current U.S. pricing page.
Prices and availability were verified on October 27, 2026 and may change at checkout.
The iPad case listings say the iPad and Square Reader are not included in the base case purchase.
The product pages list free standard shipping for the displayed cases, while delivery estimates and any paid expedited option are shown at checkout.
Third-party accessories are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and support terms, not Square’s limited warranty for Square Hardware.
Eligible direct Square Shop purchases may be returned within 30 days of delivery in original condition and packaging; installment purchases cannot be partially returned.
Processing rates vary by plan and payment type. This record does not describe or endorse any unverified cash-discounting, surcharge, or 4% program terms.
Questions
No. The Infinite Peripherals and OtterBox listings state that the Reader and iPad are sold separately, although each page offers them as optional additions. The Handheld case is an accessory for an existing Square Handheld.
The Infinite Peripherals case fits iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad mini (6th generation), with Reader generations 1 and 2; it excludes iPad mini generations 4 and 5. The OtterBox case fits iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation), with Reader generations 1 and 2, and excludes the older iPad generations listed on its product page. Check the current compatibility page before purchase.
Square does not publish a case-specific subscription requirement. Square Free has no monthly subscription cost, while Plus and Premium are optional paid plans with different processing rates. You still need a compatible Square account, device, and payment software to accept payments.
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Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) gives mobile operators and small counters a compact way to accept EMV chip cards, contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Afterpay through a compatible phone or tablet.
Explore Square Reader for contactless and chipInformation as of 2026-10-27. Product details date: 2026-10-27.
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