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SumUp
Card readers and payment links for small traders, with pay-as-you-go fees.
Free plan £ pricing
Price
Pay-as-you-go: 1.69% per transaction, no monthly fee. Payments Plus: £189 a year with 0.99% per transaction.
Free plan
Pay-as-you-go plan has no monthly fee; you buy a card reader.
Best for
Market traders and mobile businesses taking occasional card payments.
Watch out for
Payments Plus only pays off at higher volumes; SumUp suggests it for £3,000+ a month.
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UK prices in pounds.
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Square
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Tide
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Questions
Does SumUp have a free plan?
Yes. Pay-as-you-go plan has no monthly fee; you buy a card reader.
How much does SumUp cost?
Pay-as-you-go: 1.69% per transaction, no monthly fee. Payments Plus: £189 a year with 0.99% per transaction.
What are the alternatives to SumUp?
Alternatives include Square, Tide.
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