Is the SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
You can also find our comparison of all the best card machines here.
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SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere: The Basics
| SumUp Air | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Payment Company Name | SumUp | Barclaycard |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Air | Click Here To Buy The Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere |
SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Air compared to the Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere and how much each charge you to use them.
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| SumUp Air | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £39 | £29 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.60% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.60% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | 1.60% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 1.60% |
| Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | Next Banking Day |
SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Reviews
Does the SumUp Air or the Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| SumUp Air | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 1.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 3,158 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 1.5 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 20 |
| Android App Rating | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 20 |
SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Air and Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| SumUp Air | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept JCB | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Discover | Yes | Yes |
SumUp Air vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Features
SumUp Air | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Mobile Phone Required | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In Printer | No | No |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | Yes | No |
SumUp Air Features
- Low-cost
- Portable
- Phone connection
- Long-lasting battery
- Major payment acceptance
Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Features
- Accept cards and digital wallets, including Amex and Apple Pay
- Free FreshBooks account
- Real-time sales data
- Compatible with Android 10 and iOS 15 and above
- Comes with a USB charging cable
- 24/7 help and support
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