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SumUp

🇬🇧 GB · from $2.6% + $0.10

4.1/5· 61,531 reviews across 4 portals

London-based POS system with EU-hosted data, no monthly fees and transparent transaction pricing for small businesses.

EU hostedGDPRISO 27001
SumUp is a point-of-sale system for small businesses and retailers, headquartered in London and fully GDPR-compliant with EU data hosting. The platform offers card readers, mobile and online payments, invoicing, inventory and employee management, plus sales analytics. PCI DSS Level 1 certified, ISO 27001 compliant, and FCA-authorised in the UK. Pricing starts with a one-time card reader purchase; no monthly subscription is required, only per-transaction fees.

Replaces

SumUp is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Payment Processing

  • Accepts in-person payments via card readers
  • Online and manual entry transactions
  • Supports multiple payment methods and card schemes
  • AI-based anti-fraud protection included at no extra cost

Point of Sale (POS)

  • Cloud-based POS system
  • Sales tracking and reporting
  • Staff scheduling and management
  • Inventory management and product catalog customization
  • Customer database management

Customer Loyalty & Marketing

  • Customer rewards programs
  • Automated marketing via SMS and email
  • AI-enhanced promotions
  • Google review boost feature

Invoicing

  • Send payment requests and invoices
  • No monthly fees for invoicing
  • Charges apply only when customers pay online

Hardware

  • Portable card readers (Solo, Terminal, Air, 3G, PIN+, Go)
  • No upfront costs for hardware
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Developer Tools & Integrations

  • APIs and SDKs for Android, iOS, JavaScript, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, Go, Rust
  • Custom payment acceptance solutions
  • Hosted checkouts and plugins for WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Wix, Medusa, Vendure

Pricing

Transaction Fees (In-Person)
$2.6% + $0.10 per transaction
  • No monthly minimums or hidden fees
  • Supports all major card schemes
Transaction Fees (Online & Manual Entry)
$3.5% + $0.15 per transaction
  • No monthly fees for online payments
  • Manual entry option for phone orders
POS with Connect Plus
$199 per month
  • Cloud-based POS system included
  • Customer rewards and automated marketing
  • Two standard SMS/email promotions per month
POS with Connect Pro
$289 per month
  • All Connect Plus features included
  • Unlimited marketing promotions
  • Daily AI-enhanced SMS and email promotions
  • Google review boost feature
Invoicing
$2.9% + $0.15 per online payment received
  • No monthly fees for invoicing
  • Charges apply only when customers pay online

Hardware is sold separately. Transaction fees and pricing may vary by region.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-08-07. Every point links to its evidence.

  • EU data residency

    Customer data is hosted in EU data centers, including Dublin, Ireland.

    Evidence
  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

    SumUp provides a publicly accessible Data Processing Agreement (DPA) as part of its terms.

    Evidence
  • Public sub-processor list

    Sub-processor details are included within the DPA.

    Evidence
  • Trust center / security page

    SumUp maintains a Security Center page detailing its security practices.

    Evidence

We list only what we could verify against a public source on the check date. A point that is absent was not established either way — it is not a finding against the vendor. The vendor's own information prevails.

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Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Straightforward setup process, often completed in under 10 minutes from unboxing to first payment
  • No monthly fees and low entry cost (card readers from £39), making it highly accessible for small businesses and seasonal sellers
  • Transparent and fair transaction fees, easy to calculate for low-volume merchants
  • Portable, compact, and well-built card readers supporting debit, credit, and contactless payments
  • Free EPOS system, online store, and basic sales reporting included without additional costs
  • Reliable performance with swift transaction processing when connected to mobile data
  • Clean, intuitive mobile app with graphical interaction for easy use
  • Generally positive customer support ratings, with phone support available during business hours

Where users see room to improve

  • · Customer service responsiveness is frequently criticized for poor communication, unreachable hotlines, and lack of feedback on critical issues like refunds or failed payouts
  • · Account verification processes are described as overly complex and cumbersome
  • · Percentage-based transaction fees become less economical for high-volume merchants (over £50k annual turnover), making fixed-fee alternatives more attractive

Ratings across portals

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Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-03), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.