SumUp key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- SumUp Payments Limited
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2012
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region)
- Infrastructure
- unknown
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- PCI DSS
- Replaces
- Square, Stripe, Shopify POS, PayPal Zettle
About SumUp
SumUp is a global financial services provider that enables small and medium-sized businesses to accept card payments in-person and remotely. The platform offers a suite of tools including portable card readers, comprehensive point-of-sale software, and business accounts with integrated cards. Beyond hardware, the service includes digital solutions for invoicing, payment links, and online store management. It is designed to simplify financial operations for merchants by consolidating payment processing, sales tracking, and stock management into a single ecosystem.
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