Mobile EC card reader - there are options
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With mobile EC card readers, you have the option of making it very easy for your customers to use card payments. We show you the most popular EC card readers.
EC card readers from SumUp
An option for SumUp card readers is a built-in SIM card.
- SumUp offers 2 different card terminals. The SumUp Air for 30 euros and the SumUp 3G for 99 euros.
- The SumUp Air is used with the app and is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth. 500 payments can be made with one battery charge.
- The SumUp 3G has a built-in SIM card with unlimited data volume at no additional cost. This enables the device to be used without a smartphone.
- The two devices have different form factors. While the SumUp Air has a square shape, the SumUp 3G is more portable due to the elongated design.
- Most card providers accept EC card readers, as well as contactless payment by card or smartphone.
- There are also fees of 0.95% per EC and 2.75% per credit card payment for each payment via a SumUp device. The earnings are in your account within 2 to 3 working days.
Mobile EC card reader from iZettle
The iZettle card reader is easy to set up and use.
- The EC card reader is available in black and white and has a small display and a keypad.
- Payments received via iZettle will be transferred to you by iZettle 1 to 2 working days later, with fees of 0.95% for EC card payments and 2.75% for all other transactions.
- The device is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy, which together with the battery leads to a long battery life of up to 8 hours. It is charged via a micro USB cable.
- iZettle supports all common payment methods such as credit and debit cards, as well as contactless payment by card or mobile phone.
In the next article, we will show you exactly how iZettle works.