{"id":456053,"date":"2022-07-08T17:25:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=456053"},"modified":"2024-01-11T12:26:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T12:26:14","slug":"sumup-vs-dojo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/card-readers\/sumup-vs-dojo","title":{"rendered":"Dojo vs SumUp \u2013 compare card readers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Card payment devices are becoming an ever growing necessity for businesses around the world and if there is one thing a global pandemic taught us, it is that we are definitely living in an increasingly cashless society. In this guide, we take a look at 2 of the most popular card reader providers in the UK. <\/p>

SumUp vs Dojo: provider overview<\/h3>

Both Dojo and SumUp are offering their customers cost-effective products with very different approaches. <\/p>

SumUp is arguably one of the more well known card reader retailers on the market and, although Dojo has only been on the scene for a few years, it\u2019s owned by payment giant PaymentSense and is slowly but surely making its way up. <\/p>

In this guide, we are comparing their 2 most popular machines, the SumUp Air and the Dojo Go. <\/p>

\"SumUp\"
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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>
\"Dojo\"
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Products<\/th>Dojo Go, Dojo One<\/td><\/tr>
Payment methods<\/th>Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magnetic swipe<\/td><\/tr>
Alternative payment methods<\/th>Payment link<\/td><\/tr>
Apple Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Google Pay<\/th>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/th>SIM card,WiFi<\/td><\/tr>
Requires connection to a phone or tablet<\/th>No<\/td><\/tr>
Battery life<\/th>10 hours<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The SumUp Air vs the Dojo Go: product overview<\/h3>

Although both card reader providers offer other machines, the SumUp Air and the Dojo Go are the most comparable for SMEs.<\/p>

\"SumUp
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SumUp Air<\/em><\/p><\/div>

\"Dojo
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Dojo go<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Compare rates and fees<\/h4>

Card machines feature a range of fees, use our guide<\/a> for further explanations of the different charges you might come across in your research.<\/p>

Depending on your business\u2019s needs, you may feel more connected to one product over the other when it comes to contracts. SumUp is offering a one-off fee for the SumUp Air, whereas the Dojo Go will cost you a continuous monthly fee until your contract ends. Ultimately, this means that the more cost efficient machine is the SumUp Air. However, when you throw in transaction fees, Dojo is slightly more competitive (depending on the amount and type of sales). <\/p>

When it comes to payout times, aka when you\u2019ll hear the cha-ching in your business\u2019s bank account, SumUp has a current settlement period of 1-3 days, whereas Dojo states that it will payout by 10am the next business day. <\/p>

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Product<\/th>
OFFER<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div><\/td>
\"Dojo<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Product Name<\/th>SumUp Air<\/td>Dojo Go (Fix plan)<\/td><\/tr>
Contract<\/th>No contract<\/td>1 month minimum<\/td><\/tr>
Initial cost<\/th>\u00a325<\/td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr>
Monthly cost<\/th>\u00a30<\/td>\u00a339.99<\/td><\/tr>
Transaction cost<\/th>1.69%<\/td>1% <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Transaction cost (card not present)<\/th>2.5%<\/td>1.8% + 3p <\/span><\/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><\/td><\/tr>
Chargeback cost<\/th>\u00a310<\/td>\u00a30.50<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Compare features<\/h4>

Card machines usually come with a range of features, some of these will be the selling point for you and your business, and others you could take or leave. Use our guide<\/a> to learn some of the most common features card readers come with.<\/p>

So, what features can you expect with the Dojo Go and SumUp Air? When considering what payment types these readers take, there isn\u2019t much of a difference. However, quickly jumping back to the fees and costs, depending on the payment method e.g. if the card is an Amex or a business card, you can expect to pay a higher fee with the Dojo Go. <\/p>

Another thing to consider is the size difference between these two machines. The SumUp products are iconically pocket-sized and lightweight, whereas the Dojo Go is a slightly larger and heavier device. Both are great options, but if you will be taking payments on-the-go or if the device will be docked at a till really will be a deciding factor to which machine will work better for your business. <\/p>

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Product<\/th>
OFFER<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div>
\"SumUp<\/a><\/div><\/td>
\"Dojo<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Product Name<\/th>SumUp Air<\/td>Dojo Go (Fix plan)<\/td><\/tr>
Networks<\/th>\"google\"apple\"american\"visa\"mastercard<\/td>\"google\"apple\"american\"visa\"mastercard<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/th>Bluetooth<\/td>SIM card, 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<\/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>10 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Printer attached<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Add ons<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td>