Is the SumUp Solo vs Tide Card Reader Plus 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 Tide Card Reader Plus: The Basics
| SumUp Solo | Tide Card Reader Plus | |
| Payment Company Name | SumUp | Tide |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Mobile POS |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The SumUp Solo | Click Here To Buy The Tide Card Reader Plus |
SumUp Solo vs Tide Card Reader Plus: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the SumUp Solo compared to the Tide Card Reader Plus 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 | Tide Card Reader Plus | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £79 | £79 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | None |
| 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 | No |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | £5 |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 2-3 business days | 1-3 business days |
SumUp Solo vs Tide Card Reader Plus Reviews
Does the SumUp Solo or the Tide Card Reader Plus have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| SumUp Solo | Tide Card Reader Plus | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4 | 4.2 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 14,271 | 18,090 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 11,200 | 64,800 |
| Android App Rating | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 78,100 | 16,200 |
SumUp Solo vs Tide Card Reader Plus Accepted Cards
Both the SumUp Solo and Tide Card Reader Plus accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| SumUp Solo | Tide Card Reader Plus | |
| 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 Tide Card Reader Plus Features
SumUp Solo | Tide Card Reader Plus | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| 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
Tide Card Reader Plus Features
- Robust and reliable, for taking frequent payments
- Lifetime FREE 4G conneInitiate payments from the device or the Tide appctivity
- Paper and email receipts
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