Is the SumUp Air vs SumUp Solo 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 SumUp Solo: The Basics
| SumUp Air | SumUp Solo | |
| Payment Company Name | SumUp | SumUp |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Air | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Solo |
SumUp Air vs SumUp Solo: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Air compared to the SumUp Solo and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
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| SumUp Air | SumUp Solo | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £39 | £79 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.69% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.69% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | 1.69% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 1.69% |
| Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | 2-3 business days |
SumUp Air vs SumUp Solo Reviews
Does the SumUp Air or the SumUp Solo have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| SumUp Air | SumUp Solo | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 14,271 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 11,200 |
| Android App Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 78,100 |
SumUp Air vs SumUp Solo Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Air and SumUp Solo accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| SumUp Air | SumUp Solo | |
| 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 SumUp Solo Features
SumUp Air | SumUp Solo | |
| Mobile Phone Required | Yes | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | No |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | Yes | Yes |
SumUp Air Features
- Low-cost
- Portable
- Phone connection
- Long-lasting battery
- Major payment acceptance
SumUp Solo Features
- All-in-one
- Sleek
- Well connected
- Always charged
- Major payment acceptance
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