SumUp
SumUp Solo
SumUp Solo combines a low upfront price, no contract and a standalone terminal with built-in connectivity — one of the easiest and cheapest ways to accept card payments.
Score breakdown
- Fees
- 4.6
- Value
- 4.8
- Ease of use
- 4.9
- Features
- 4.5
- Hardware
- 4.7
- Support
- 4.5
Pros
- No monthly fee and no contract
- Extremely easy to get started with
- Works on its own without a smartphone
- Low, predictable transaction price
Cons
- Smaller screen than full-size terminals
- Not ideal for very high transaction volume
Key features
- Built-in SIM and WiFi — no phone needed
- Built-in screen and receipt display
- Tap-to-pay, chip and contactless
- Free app with sales overview and reporting
- Next business day payouts
Our verdict
For the vast majority of small businesses, SumUp Solo is the best overall package: affordable, transparent and simple. It wins our test on value and ease of use.
Guides about this product
- SumUp Terminal vs Solo: do you need a printer and 4G?Both are standalone terminals with their own connection. Terminal has a built-in receipt printer and order management on the device; Solo is cheaper and sends receipts digitally.
- SumUp Solo Lite vs Terminal vs Register: which to choose (2026)Solo Lite is a mobile card reader, Terminal a standalone device with a receipt printer and Register a two-screen POS system. We compare them side by side and help you choose.
- Where to buy SumUp: off the shelf at Elkjøp and taking cards the same day (2026)Elkjøp is SumUp’s retailer in Norway. We cover which model to choose, what it costs, how SumUp compares with Nets, Verifone, Zettle and Vipps — and how to go from the shop shelf to your first sale.
Compare with alternatives
SumUp Solo Lite
SumUp- Hardware
- from 549 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Solo Lite is the cheapest way to take cards: a small reader that pairs with your phone, with no monthly fee or contract. You pay 1.49% per sale.
SumUp Terminal
SumUp- Hardware
- from 2,399 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Terminal is a standalone handheld with a built-in printer, large screen and 4G. It gives customers a paper receipt without extra kit and has no monthly fee.
SumUp Register
SumUp- Hardware
- from 4,399 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Register is a complete two-screen POS for cafés, bakeries and shops with a fixed counter. One-off price, no licence fee and 1.49% per card payment.