SumUp Solo Lite drops to crazy low price in Black Friday card-reader deal
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Whether you’re selling handmade gifts or putting your skills to work, taking card payments could be easier and cheaper than you think. This £18 Black Friday deal is worth a look before your next customer asks
If you’re trying to bring in a bit of extra money before Christmas, you’ve probably already thought about what you could sell or which skills you could put to work. But in 2026 cash is no longer king, and you could broaden your buyer appeal by accepting card payments.
It's remarkably easy to do, you just need a simple card reader. And you'd be amazed how cheap they are. You don't even need a monthly subscription.
Whether you’re selling handmade gifts, cleaning cars or turning a hobby into a little earner, you'll love this Black Friday offer on the popular SumUp Solo Lite card reader — it's now just £18.
If you pick the pay-as-you-go option, there’s no monthly subscription. Instead, SumUp charges a standard fee of 1.69% when you take a card-reader payment.
That works out at about 17p on a £10 payment, or 34p on £20. It’s a cost to factor into what you charge, but you’re not paying a monthly fee during the weeks when your side hustle is taking a rest.
The Solo Lite works with your smartphone, so you don’t need to invest in a till system or find somewhere to keep a bulky payment terminal.
You download the free SumUp Business app, pair the reader with a compatible phone through Bluetooth, and use your phone’s mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to process payments. Customers can pay with contactless cards, chip and PIN, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Of course, you can still accept cash. Having a card reader to hand simply gives the person who’s turned up without any another way to pay.
There are a couple of things to sort out before you start. You’ll need to check your phone is compatible, register with SumUp and complete any required account checks. Your selling activity also needs to meet its terms.
An internet connection is important, too. If you’re planning to work somewhere with patchy reception, check that before relying on the reader for payments.
The basic reader comes with a USB-C charging cable, and its compact size means it won’t take up much room alongside whatever you’re making, selling or doing.
To find out more, or to see all of SumUp's Black Friday deals, click here.
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