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Product guide

SumUp Solo Lite Bluetooth Card Reader

SumUp Solo Lite is a portable card reader that connects by Bluetooth and is presented for contactless, chip and mobile payments. It is designed to work alongside the SumUp app for managing sales, refunds, receipts, tips and performance, so it suits small businesses that want app-based payment handling rather than a standalone till.

At a glance

Bluetooth connection to the SumUp app for sales, refunds, receipts, tips and performance management.
Listing claims support for debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The manufacturer states there are no monthly fees, contracts or subscriptions, with a 1.69% fee on cashless payments.

Price

£17.99Save 40%

Reference price: ~~£29.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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SumUp Solo Lite – Portable Card Reader | Contactless, Chip & Mobile Payments | Compatible with iOS & Android | Perfect for Sm

£59.99

Pros and cons

Pros

A portable Bluetooth design pairs with app-based sales management, including refunds and receipts.
The listing states a 1.69% transaction fee and no monthly subscription or contract.
The payment methods named include debit and credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	SUMUP
Model	SUMUP Solo Lite

Display
Screen technology listed	LCD

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Bluetooth
Control methods listed	App

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	83D x 17W x 83H millimetres
Weight listed	126 Grams

Payment and use
Payment methods claimed	debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Mobile operating systems named	iOS & Android
Transaction fee claim	1.69% when you accept a cashless payment
Monthly fees and subscriptions claim	No monthly fees; no contracts or subscriptions

What to know before buying

The listing claims compatibility with iOS and Android and accepts contactless, chip and mobile payments, confirm compatibility and setup requirements for your particular device and payment workflow before buying. The listed fee applies to cashless payments, other charges or service terms are not detailed here.

What’s in the box

Included

Card reader

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Small businesses, market traders and mobile sellers wanting to take card and mobile-wallet payments through a Bluetooth-connected app.
Businesses preferring transaction-based fees over a stated monthly subscription or contract.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking an all-in-one standalone point-of-sale terminal or a payment system whose full ongoing charges and terms are specified here.

SumUp Solo Lite Bluetooth Card Reader · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 1,610 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars4%4%
1 star9%9%

Customer feedback reports that the reader is easy to set up and use and practical for small businesses, with some appreciating its low fees and convenience for avoiding cash. Views on value are mixed: some consider it worth the price, while others call it a waste of money, connectivity is also reported as mixed. The aggregate rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 1,610 ratings, but that figure does not explain individual experiences. For buyers using the stated Bluetooth-and-app setup, the reported ease of use and connectivity matter to day-to-day checkout.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as easy to set up and use, practical, and suitable for small businesses.
Some customers appreciate the fees and the convenience of avoiding cash handling.

Negative themes

Some customers consider it a waste of money.

Mixed feedback

Customer views on value for money and connectivity are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

How does the SumUp Solo Lite connect?

The listing specifies Bluetooth connectivity and app control. The manufacturer says it connects to the SumUp app for payment and sales management.

Which payments does it claim to accept?

The listing names debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and describes contactless, chip and mobile payments.

What fees are stated?

The manufacturer claims no monthly fees, contracts or subscriptions, and states a 1.69% fee when accepting a cashless payment. The supplied details do not describe other possible charges or terms.

What comes in the box?

The explicit contents listing names one card reader.