Amazon Could Be Looking to Launch a Credit Card Reader

Amazon might be preparing to launch a Square-like credit card reader, according to a leaked Staples document obtained by 9to5Mac.

In the document, Staples lists an "Amazon card reader" among other "registers," including Paypal's Here mobile card reader, several Casio card readers and Staples' own credit card reader

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The document reveals the cost of Amazon's reader — $9.99 — as well as a likely time frame for launch, since Staples is supposed to start advertising it on August 12

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