Is the SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro 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.
SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro: The Basics
SumUp Air | myPOS Pro | |
Payment Company Name | SumUp | myPOS |
Machine Type | Card Machine | Mobile POS |
Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Air | Click Here To Buy The myPOS Pro |
SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Air compared to the myPOS Pro and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
SumUp Air | myPOS Pro | |
Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £39 | £229 |
Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.10% + £0.07 |
Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.10% + £0.07 |
Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | 2.45% + £0.07 |
Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 1.30% + £0.15 |
Contract Required | Yes | No |
Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | Instant to their merchant account |
SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro Reviews
Does the SumUp Air or the myPOS Pro have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
SumUp Air | myPOS Pro | |
Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4.2 |
Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 9,617 |
iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 679 |
Android App Rating | 4.4 | 3.2 |
Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 14,300 |
SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Air and myPOS Pro accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
SumUp Air | myPOS Pro | |
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 | No |
SumUp Air vs myPOS Pro Features
SumUp Air | myPOS Pro | |
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
myPOS Pro Features

- Android 10 OS
- 80 mm/s high-speed thermal printer
- 3G/4G via integrated data SIM card, 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and GPS
- 5.5” HD multi-touch screen
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