Zettle Vs SumUp - Which is better?

Zettle or SumUp? Both are extremely popular choices for small to medium businesses. They do however come with their differences. So, which one is better? We'll take a closer look at the two so you can decide.

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‍Zettle, formerly known as iZettle, and SumUp are 2 major players within the card payment space. The chances are you have seen or heard of them via television or radio adverts. Both allow businesses to take card payments safely and securely.

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When it comes to choosing the best card reader for your business, it all comes down to your individual requirements. Do you need integration? Is it essential that your funds are to be paid within a certain time frame? Are you simply looking for a card reader with the cheapest rates?

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In this Zettle Vs SumUp comparison, we will compare both card processing providers so that you can confidently choose the right solution for you and your business. Enough talking, let's jump straight in!

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To begin with, here is an overview of what we will cover:

• Zettle Vs SumUp: A summary
• Zettle Vs SumUp: Product features
• Zettle Vs SumUp: Pricing
• Zettle Vs SumUp: Security
• Zettle Vs SumUp: Customer support
• Zettle Vs SumUp: Conclusion

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| A summary

See website	See website
Terminal price range
£19 - £149 + VAT	£29 - £149 + VAT
Transaction fee
1.75%	1.69%
Contract
None	None
Monthly costs
None	None
Funding times
1-2 working days	1-3 working days Next day if you have a SumUp bank account

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| Product features

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Both Zettle and SumUp have a number of different card readers with different features. To start off with, we'll compare their most popular readers, the Zettle Reader and the SumUp Air.

Zettle Reader	SumUp Air
See offer	See offer
Connects to smartphone or tablet via bluetooth
Yes	Yes
Battery life
Up to 8 hours or 100 transactions	Up to 12 hours or 500 transactions
Accepts Chip and pin payments
Yes	Yes
Accepts Contactless payments
Yes	Yes
Card types accepted
Digital Wallets	Digital Wallets
Integration with other EPOS providers
AirPOS, Goodtill, Lightspeed, Vend and more.	Vend, Nobly, Kounta.

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