On-the-Go Payment Options for Small Businesses. 🏆👍 Does your business require you to be constantly on the move? If your business doesn’t have a physical location, then setting up a seamless on-the-go payment method for your customers is a must. Not only are upfront payments better for your cash flow, many people expect a modern payment option and will appreciate the convenience of a cashless transaction. 💸 The new payment system you pick will depend on the services you offer, the type of customers you have and what you’re willing to spend on managing payments. We put together 3 on-the-go payment options that may work best for your small business. 1. Mobile Card Readers Lugging around a bulky and expensive card reader is no longer necessary to accept payments. Now, with new technological advancements, a small and nifty card reader is all you need. Modern mobile card readers are portable, lightweight and make it simple for customers to tap, swipe or insert their card. To work, the card reader typically needs connectivity through 3G and WiFi or Bluetooth, and a corresponding card reader app for a phone or tablet. Here are some of the pros and cons of using mobile card readers: Pros: 👍 Security. Chip and PIN technology means credit card transactions are heavily encrypted so you’re guaranteed to receive payment without any disputes. Fast, simple transactions. Customers can pay by credit card, or Apple Pay and Google Pay. No physical cash. You don’t have to carry cash or deposit cash in the bank at the end of the day. 💯 #manxbydesign Purchase your device today.
Want to sell Online?
Do you need an ‘Instant Online Shop‘ for your business? Have you thought about how you can set up a payment methods fast for customers? Have you taken a look at our ‘mobile payments solution’ from Sumup? A simple ready to go ‘Landing Page‘. Or, would you rather have a go yourself. We can help with all of that. Please reach out to us for Free advice.
FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked SumUp questions.
Sumup is a payment processing company which empowers over three million people world wide, with low cost, secure mobile payment processing solutions.
A SumUp card reader is a mobile device which securely processes your customers payments for you. The available models are the SumUp Air which works along with the SumUp App which is available for both android and apple users, and a wifi or internet connection. The card reader connects to your phone or tablet via a bluetooth connection. The SumUp 3G and the NEW SumUp solo work as standalone devices. They each have a built in sim card. So, do not need to connect to your phone. The data used is at no cost at all to the user.
When you purchase a SumUp device you will be prompted to signup and create an account. Here you will enter your personal and/or business details. Also the bank account details where you would like your money to be transferred to. Once someone pays you, the money will immediately go into your SumUp account. From there 2-3 days later it will be automatically transferred into your chosen bank account.
Once someone pays you, the money will immediately go into your SumUp account. From there 2-3 days later it will be automatically transferred into your chosen bank account.
SumUp has no monthly contract or fees. So, you will only ever be charged per transaction. The current per transaction processing fee is 1.69% fee for all swipe, chip, and contactless card payments. This works out at approx: 24p per £10.00.
If you need help setting up your device or your Free online store from SumUp. Download your free guides HERE.
