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Teya vs SumUp

Outgrew SumUp? Teya's bespoke pricing scales with your business. Lower rates, unlimited cashback, and UK support that knows your name.

How They Compare

FeatureTeyaSumUp
Card Rate
0.50% – 1.59%
Bespoke, scales with volume
1.39% – 1.69%
Flat rate, no negotiation
Settlement
365-day next-day
Incl. weekends & bank holidays
Next business day
Mon–Fri only
Pricing Flexibility
Customised per business
Volume, industry, mix considered
One-size-fits-all
Same rate for all SMEs
Contract
Flexible / rolling
No contract
But rates cannot be negotiated
Support
24/7 UK human
Real people, dedicated account managers
Email / limited phone
Often slow responses
Cashback
0.5% unlimited
Paid monthly into business account
None
Hidden Fees
None
None
But no volume flexibility

The Problem with SumUp: As your business grows, you outgrow SumUp's flat rate. Teya's tiered pricing means you pay less as you scale, not the same regardless of volume.

Why Growing Businesses Choose Teya Over SumUp

Get Cheaper as You Scale

SumUp charges the same flat 1.39%–1.69% forever. Teya's tiered pricing means you pay 0.50%–1.0% as you grow. The bigger your business, the bigger your savings.

Get Paid Every Day

SumUp settles Mon–Fri only. Teya settles every single day, including weekends and bank holidays. Better cash flow for growing businesses.

Earn Unlimited Cashback

SumUp offers zero cashback. Teya pays 0.5% on all business account transactions. At £300k TPV, that is £1,500 extra per year.

Get Real Support When You Need It

SumUp's support is email and limited phone. Teya's UK team is available 24/7 with account managers who know your business.

Key Differences at a Glance

0.50%

Teya's starting rate (vs 1.39% for SumUp)

Customised pricing based on your business needs and volume.

365

Days of next-day settlement (vs 252 for SumUp)

Daily payouts including weekends and holidays.

0.5%

Unlimited cashback (vs 0% for SumUp)

Extra money back every month with no limits.

The Cost of Staying with SumUp as You Grow

What happens when you process £500k annually:

SumUp Yearly Cost

£8,450

1.69% flat rate forever

vs

Teya Yearly Cost

£4,750

0.95% tiered + £2,500 cashback

Yearly Savings

£3,700

Ready to Upgrade?

See your exact savings in 2 minutes. Most businesses save 0.3% – 0.8% on processing fees when they switch.

Calculate Your Savings

*0.50% rate is available for businesses with a monthly card turnover (TPV) of 200,000 and above. Actual rates vary depending on business type, card mix, average transaction value, and contract terms.