{"id":456042,"date":"2022-07-08T16:10:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=456042"},"modified":"2024-01-11T12:27:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T12:27:03","slug":"sumup-vs-takepayments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/card-readers\/sumup-vs-takepayments","title":{"rendered":"takepayments vs SumUp \u2013 compare card readers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an increasingly cashless society it is important to invest in a good card reader for your business. In this battle of the card readers, we compare the best products from SumUp and takepayments.<\/p>

SumUp vs takepayments: provider overview<\/h3>

When looking at card readers, there are 3 main types to consider: countertop, portable and mobile. Countertop and portable are quite often referred to as payment terminals and mobile machines are often called readers. Both SumUp and takepayments offer these options and you can compare the full range below<\/a>. <\/p>

In this guide, we are comparing their 2 most popular \u201con-the-go\u201d machines, the SumUp Air and the takepayments Plus. <\/p>

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Products<\/th>SumUp Air, SumUp Air and Cradle, SumUp Solo, SumUp 3G and Printer<\/td><\/tr>
Payment methods<\/th>Contactless, Chip and Pin<\/td><\/tr>
Alternative payment methods<\/th>QR code,Payment link<\/td><\/tr>
Apple Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Google Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/th>Bluetooth<\/td><\/tr>
Requires connection to a phone or tablet<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Battery life<\/th>500 sales on a full charge<\/td><\/tr>
Warranty period<\/th>12 months<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div><\/div>
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Products<\/th>Takepayments Plus, Countertop, Portable, Mobile<\/td><\/tr>
Payment methods<\/th>Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magnetic swipe<\/td><\/tr>
Alternative payment methods<\/th>Payment link,Over the phone<\/td><\/tr>
Apple Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Google Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/th>SIM card,Bluetooth,WiFi<\/td><\/tr>
Requires connection to a phone or tablet<\/th>No<\/td><\/tr>
Battery life<\/th>Designed to last all day<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The SumUp Air vs the takepayments Plus: product overview<\/h3>
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SumUp Air<\/em><\/p><\/div>

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takepayments Plus<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Compare rates and fees<\/h4>

Card readers come with a range of rates and fees, these costs are usually made up of the cost of the machine and the cost of transactions made. However, there are often some additional fees to be aware of. Use our guide<\/a> for further explanations of the different charges you might come across in your research.<\/p>

Some of the most important ones to note are payment plans<\/p>

Unlike other card reader providers, takepayments creates personalised payment plans for the individual businesses and depending on your company\u2019s turnover this could be more expensive or less expensive than its competitors. But you will have the reassurance that the payment plans will be fair. <\/p>

Another thing to note is that takepayments works on a contract basis, whether that is a rolling month by month or annual contract. This is great for businesses that like the stability of having a consistent contract in place. SumUp, however, offers you the flexibility of having no contract at all. <\/p>

When it comes to settlement periods, SumUp has a current settlement period of 1-3 days, whereas takepayments state that it will payout by the next business day. <\/p>

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OFFER<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div><\/td>
\"takepayments<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Product Name<\/th>SumUp Air<\/td>takepayments Plus<\/td><\/tr>
Contract<\/th>No contract<\/td>12 month<\/td><\/tr>
Initial cost<\/th>\u00a325<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Monthly cost<\/th>\u00a30<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Transaction cost<\/th>1.69%<\/td>Subject to status<\/td><\/tr>
Transaction cost (card not present)<\/th>2.5%<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Settlement <\/th>1-3 working days<\/td>1 working day<\/td><\/tr>
Money-back guarantee<\/th>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Money-back guarantee details<\/th>30-day money-back guarantee<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Chargeback cost<\/th>\u00a310<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Compare features<\/h4>

Now that you\u2019ve compared the costs that come with the SumUp Air and takepayments plus, it is time to turn your head to the features. There are several different features you should look out for when comparing card readers, you can use our guide<\/a> to find out more information on what these are.<\/p>

At a glance, you will see that the takepayments plus is peacocking plenty more features compared to the SumUp Air, and that\u2019s great if you\u2019re looking for a card machine that has a printer attached, that accepts cards by magnetic swipe or even a machine that can work without the need of a smartphone or tablet. <\/p>

But, you can\u2019t underestimate the SumUp Air. Some businesses will be looking for a compact, lightweight machine and the SumUp Air certainly packs a powerful punch in this area. <\/p>

Another area where the SumUp Air has outstanding performance is its battery life. The SumUp Air has consistent reviews praising its battery life and with the goal of 500 transactions per full charge, it can be argued that it holds the best battery on the market. Whereas the takepayment machine does not specify how much charge the device has, just that it is designed to last all day. <\/p>

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Product<\/th>
OFFER<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div><\/td>
\"takepayments<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Product Name<\/th>SumUp Air<\/td>takepayments Plus<\/td><\/tr>
Networks<\/th>\"google\"apple\"american\"visa\"mastercard<\/td>\"google\"apple\"american\"visa\"mastercard<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/th>Bluetooth<\/td>SIM card, Bluetooth, WiFi<\/td><\/tr>
Payment methods<\/th>Contactless, Chip and Pin<\/td>Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magnetic swipe<\/td><\/tr>
Alternative payment methods<\/th>QR code, Payment link<\/td>Payment link, Over the phone<\/td><\/tr>
Requires connection to phone or tablet<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Battery life<\/th>500 sales on a full charge<\/td>Designed to last all day<\/td><\/tr>
Printer attached<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Add ons<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Bottom line<\/h3>

So, who is winning today\u2019s battle of the card readers? Well, at the end of the day, it\u2019s up to you and your business to decide what card machine will work best for you. <\/p>

Both SumUp and takepayments offer products at the different ends of the card reader spectrum. One offers compact and lightweight readers perfect for SMEs on-the-go and the other offers portable terminals that are great options for restaurants or independent retailers. <\/p>

Depending on whether you want to commit to a contract for more personalised fees or if you want to pay for a one off machine, you can compare the SumUp and takepayments range below. <\/p>

Compare the SumUp and takepayments range<\/h3>
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