So you want to start accepting card and contactless payments, but you don't know which reader to buy? This guide outlines the features and advantages of both the Air Card Reader and the 3G Card Reader to help you decide what suits you best
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| Name | Air Card Reader | 3G Card Reader |
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| Price | £ 29 | £ 99 |
| Description | The SumUp Air is an easy-to-use card reader that connects with the SumUp App on your smartphone or tablet to let you accept card and contactless payments. | The SumUp 3G is a convenient way to accepting card and contactless payments from anywhere with a cellular network, without needing a WiFi connection or a smartphone. |
| Fees | No monthly fees No fixed contract Just pay per transaction. |
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| Features | • Tipping • Send, share and print receipts • Sales history • Manage items • Manage employees |
• Tipping • Send receipts via email and SMS • Sales history • Manage employees |
| Common businesses | Taxi drivers, hair/beauty salons, and craftsmen. SumUp Air is a great all-round card reader. | Retailers, cafés/restaurants, and courier. SumUp 3G is the card reader for you if you always have your hands full. |
| Requirements | • SumUp App • Smartphone or Tablet with iOS 10/ Android 4.4 or higher • Bluetooth 4.0 (minimum) |
• Just the 3G Reader • Cellular or Wifi network connection |
| Connection type | Connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet. | Connects to Wifi or 3G network via built-in data SIM card at no extra cost. |
| Battery | 500 transactions on a single charge | 50 transactions on a single charge |
| Charging | Micro-USB cable included | USB-C cable included |
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