Mobile card readerEditor's choice
SumUp
SumUp Solo
Updated 2026-01
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.
4.7
Our score
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.
Compare with alternatives
Zettle Terminal
Zettle by PayPal4.3/ 5
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- Hardware
- from 990 kr
- per transaction
- 1,75%
Zettle Terminal is a full standalone terminal with strong software and PayPal behind it — a safe choice, but a little pricier per transaction.
myPOS Go
myPOS4.0/ 5
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- Hardware
- from 690 kr
- per transaction
- 1,20% + fast
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Vipps MobilePay
Vipps MobilePay3.9/ 5
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- Hardware
- —
- per transaction
- ~1,5–2%
Vipps MobilePay is unbeatable on local adoption, but it is a mobile payment app — not a card terminal. Best as a supplement.