Is the SumUp Solo vs Revolut Reader 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 Solo vs Revolut Reader: The Basics
| SumUp Solo | Revolut Reader | |
| Payment Company Name | SumUp | Revolut |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Solo | Click Here To Buy The Revolut Reader |
SumUp Solo vs Revolut Reader: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Solo compared to the Revolut Reader 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 Solo | Revolut Reader | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £79 | £49 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 0.8% + £0.02 |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 0.8% + £0.02 |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.69% | No |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.69% | 0.8% + £0.02 |
| Contract Required | Yes | No |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £1 |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | Available in your Revolut Business account within 24 hours |
SumUp Solo vs Revolut Reader Reviews
Does the SumUp Solo or the Revolut Reader have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| SumUp Solo | Revolut Reader | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 145,366 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 646,900 |
| Android App Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 2,560,000 |
SumUp Solo vs Revolut Reader Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Solo and Revolut Reader accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| SumUp Solo | Revolut Reader | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | No |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | Yes | No |
| Accept JCB | Yes | No |
| Accept Discover | Yes | No |
SumUp Solo vs Revolut Reader Features
SumUp Solo | Revolut Reader | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | Yes |
| Built-In Printer | No | No |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | Yes | Yes |
SumUp Solo Features
- All-in-one
- Sleek
- Well connected
- Always charged
- Major payment acceptance
Revolut Reader Features
- Clear, simple, pay-per-transaction pricing
- Funds are available in your Revolut Business account within 24 hours
- Takes less than five seconds to process a payment
- Catalogue sits in the Revolut Business app and doesn’t cost extra to use
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