SumUp
SumUp Solo Lite
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.
Score breakdown
- Fees
- 4.6
- Value
- 4.8
- Ease of use
- 4.5
- Features
- 4.0
- Hardware
- 4.3
- Support
- 4.5
Pros
- Lowest entry price in the SumUp range
- No monthly fee and no contract
- Small and light — fits in a pocket
- Same fee as the pricier models
Cons
- Needs a phone or tablet with mobile data
- No paper receipt without an extra printer
- Norwegian debit cards run as Visa/Mastercard, not BankAxept
Key features
- Connects to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth
- Own display and physical PIN keypad
- Chip, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Digital receipts by text or email
- Available with a charging station
Our verdict
For hairdressers, market traders and anyone with low volume and a phone to hand, Solo Lite is the best buy. If you need paper receipts or want to skip the phone, choose Solo or Terminal.
Guides about this product
- What is SumUp Solo Lite? Price, fees and how it differs from SoloSolo Lite is SumUp’s cheapest card reader: it pairs with your phone, takes chip and contactless, and has no contract or monthly fee. We explain what you get, what it costs and when Solo or Air is the better buy.
- A cheap card reader for hairdressers, food trucks and marketsA small Bluetooth card reader with no contract or monthly fee is often the cheapest choice for mobile and seasonal businesses. We look at when SumUp Solo Lite is enough — and when you should pick something more capable.
- 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.
Compare with alternatives
SumUp Solo
SumUp- Hardware
- from 449 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
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.
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.