Is the SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
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SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest: The Basics
SumUp Air | Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest | |
Payment Company Name | SumUp | Tyl by NatWest |
Machine Type | Card Machine | Mobile POS |
Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Air | Click Here To Buy The Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest |
SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Air compared to the Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest and how much each charge you to use them.
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SumUp Air | Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest | |
Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £39 | Monthly Rental Fee |
Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £16.99 |
Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 0.2%-3.5% + 20p-40p |
Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 0.2%-3.5% + 20p-40p |
Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | 0.2%-3.5% + 20p-40p |
Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 0.2%-3.5% + 20p-40p |
Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | Next Business Day |
SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest Reviews
Does the SumUp Air or the Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
SumUp Air | Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest | |
Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4.7 |
Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 1,267 |
iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 3.4 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 19 |
Android App Rating | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 14 |
SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Air and Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
SumUp Air | Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest | |
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 | No |
Accept JCB | Yes | No |
Accept Discover | Yes | Yes |
SumUp Air vs Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest Features
SumUp Air | Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest | |
Mobile Phone Required | Yes | No |
Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
Touch Screen | No | Yes |
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
Clover Flex Tyl by NatWest Features

- Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity built-in
- Fully fledged POS terminal and business management solution
- Charges in an hour, lasts up to 8 hours
- Built in receipt printer and barcode scanner
- 5-inch hi-res antimicrobial touchscreen
- Built-in fingerprint reader security
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