UK start - up SumUp has launched its card payment scheme which requires neither an app nor a WiFi connection . The 3 G Reader was developed in direct response to customer feedback , and uses an integrated mobile data processor to carry out payments , with SumUp charging 1.69 % per payment . SumUp 's low rate compares to the 1.75 % charged by rivals iZettle and Square . The 3 G Reader initially costs £ 69 ( $ 1000 ) and is set to launch in Europe in the coming weeks .
UK start-up SumUp has launched its card payment terminal which requires neither an app nor a WiFi connection. The 3G Reader was developed in direct response to customer feedback, and uses an integrated mobile data connection to carry out payments, with SumUp charging 1.69% per payment. SumUp's low rate compares to the 1.75% charged by rivals iZettle and Square. The 3G Reader initially costs £69 ($91) and is set to launch in Europe in the coming weeks.