SumUp
No-contract card reader built for the smallest sellers.
What it is
About SumUp
SumUp is a mobile card-reader and point-of-sale service popular with sole traders, market stalls, mobile services, and small cafés. Its standalone readers can take card and contactless payments with or without a paired phone, and there is no monthly fee or contract — you pay only a flat fee per transaction. It sits alongside Square and Zettle as the go-to entry point for very small businesses taking their first card payments.
What you can do with it
Capabilities
Take contactless and chip-and-PIN payments on a standalone or phone-paired reader
Ring up items from a simple product catalogue in the free app
Send digital receipts and issue refunds
View daily takings and basic sales reports
Add an optional printer or all-in-one device for receipts on the go
How to learn it
Learning Resources
SumUp's support pages and setup guide at sumup.co.uk/support
In-app guided setup pairs the reader and runs a first sale
YouTube unboxing and first-payment walkthroughs
Practise refunds and a no-signal payment so you are ready when trading
Pro Tip
For sellers without a reliable phone or signal, SumUp's standalone readers with their own connectivity are the strongest feature — check the transaction fee and payout speed against Zettle and Square before committing.
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