General usage
Payment methods
Insert the card into the slot at the top of the SumUp Air with the chip facing you.
Swipe the card through the slot at the top of the card reader from left to right with the magnetic stripe facing you.
Tap the card on the display of the card reader for 1-2 seconds for contactless (NFC) payments.
Pay using Google Pay and Apple Pay by holding your smartphone/watch over your card reader.
For more information on accepting card payments, click here.
LED signals
Your device has 4 blue lights at the bottom of your card reader:
As soon as you switch on the SumUp Plus, one LED will blink to indicate ‘power on’. It will continue to blink every 4 seconds to signal that the device is still on.
The LEDs also flash when a connection between the card reader and a smartphone/tablet is established.
If you’re processing an NFC transaction, a single LED will blink. Once the card is tapped on the reader, all 4 LED’s will blink.
The LEDs also signal the battery level of your reader. 4 LEDs indicate 100%, 3 indicate 75%, etc. If only one LED is blinking, it’s time to charge your card reader.
Some advice on handling your card reader
We recommend only using your device at temperatures ranging between 14°F and +113°F. Your card reader can be affected outside of this range, so we suggest not leaving it in exposed places for long periods of time e.g. your car during summer or winter.
To protect your SumUp Plus from manipulation or tampering, we have designed it with security sensors in place. Make sure you always handle it with care and avoid force or impact to prevent the automatic security lock being enabled. Once triggered, the device will be permanently locked.
Charging
To ensure optimal processing speed, make sure your card reader is always at a charge of 25% and higher. We recommend charging it on a monthly basis, even if you don’t use your SumUp Plus regularly.
You can view your battery level on the screen of your reader and via the LED on the card reader (see “LED lights” for more information).
Charge your card reader with the Micro USB cable included in the package by connecting it to a computer or power supply. Don’t worry, you can still use your Air Card Reader while it is charging, and once it is at 100%, you can process up to 500 transactions before charging it again.
Connection
Your card reader requires a Bluetooth connection of 4.2 or higher. The SumUp App uses the internet connection from your smartphone or tablet. However, the file size of the data transferred between your device and card reader is very small and should not have a big impact on your data plan.
Sales history
In the "Sales" section on sumup.me, you can find a list of all transactions performed with SumUp with details such as date, time, and transaction amount. If you need to resend a receipt to a customer, this is where to do it.
Settings
The following functions are available within the settings of the SumUp App:
Tipping - Set the default tipping rate for your account
Printing - Pair to a nearby printer
Employees - Add employees to enable them to use your reader
My Product - Turn on and off your Product Catalog
Taxes - Adjust tax rates for your products and services
Payment settings - Turn on and off Cash Payments; connect new card readers to your account
Support - Detect your card reader for pairing to your mobile device, and access or email our Support Center
My Profile
Your Merchant ID can be found in the top left-hand corner of sumup.me. You can find all of the other information relating to your SumUp Profile below "Profile".
Issuing Refunds
Issue refunds with the SumUp App. Want to know more? Visit our Refund transactions article for more information.
Standby Mode vs Power Off
Your SumUp Plus will go into standby mode after some time without use. But don’t worry, it will stay connected to your device. You can also power off your card reader by holding down the power button for around 3 seconds.