The best credit card reader for Android in 2024 is Square, though SumUp, Stripe, PayPal, and Shopify all offer excellent options.

Accepting credit cards with a mobile device can help you serve more customers and increase your revenue. You’ll need to find a great Android-compatible card reader if you’re using Android devices.

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We evaluated the best credit card payment apps based on pricing, app features, UX, and more. See our top picks for 2025.