Is the SumUp Air vs Worldpay Simplicity POS 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 Worldpay Simplicity POS: The Basics
SumUp Air | Worldpay Simplicity POS | |
Payment Company Name | SumUp | Worldpay |
Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Air | Click Here To Buy The Worldpay Simplicity POS |
SumUp Air vs Worldpay Simplicity POS: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Air compared to the Worldpay Simplicity POS 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 | Worldpay Simplicity POS | |
Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £39 | Monthly Rental Fee |
Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £17.95 |
Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.50% |
Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.50% |
Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | No |
Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 1.50% |
Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | Varies By Account Type |
SumUp Air vs Worldpay Simplicity POS Reviews
Does the SumUp Air or the Worldpay Simplicity POS have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
SumUp Air | Worldpay Simplicity POS | |
Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4.7 |
Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 6,188 |
iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 3.6 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 15 |
Android App Rating | 4.4 | 2.5 |
Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 71 |
SumUp Air vs Worldpay Simplicity POS Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Air and Worldpay Simplicity POS accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
SumUp Air | Worldpay Simplicity POS | |
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 Worldpay Simplicity POS Features
SumUp Air | Worldpay Simplicity POS | |
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 | No |
SumUp Air Features

- Low-cost
- Portable
- Phone connection
- Long-lasting battery
- Major payment acceptance
Worldpay Simplicity POS Features

- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
- Next day business settlement
- 24/7 customer support
- PCI DSS compliance
- Connects to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
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