SumUp

SumUp

Small EU businesses

VS

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

Stripe
Fees from
1.69% (UK/EU) vs 2.9% + $0.30
Features

1 shared

1 unique to SumUp · 5 unique to Stripe
Regions

2 shared

5 unique to Stripe
Pay methods

6 shared

1 unique to SumUp · 14 unique to Stripe
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7 features · 21 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
SumUp SumUp
Stripe Stripe
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.69% (UK/EU)
2.9% + $0.30
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–4 business days
Founded
2012
2010
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
South San Francisco, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
Enterprise Unique
Instant Payout Unique
Instant Sandbox Unique
Low Fees Unique
Recurring Payments Unique
Startup Friendly
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 7)
Ach Unique
Affirm Unique
Afterpay Unique
Amex
Apple Pay
Bank Transfer Unique
Contactless
Credit Card Unique
Debit Card Unique
Diners Unique
Discover Unique
Google Pay
Jcb Unique
Klarna Unique
Maestro Unique
Mastercard
Paypal Unique
Sepa Unique
Stablecoin Unique
Unionpay Unique
Visa
Regions
Stripe leads (7 vs 2)
Africa Unique
Asia Unique
Europe
Latin America
Middle East Unique
North America Unique
Oceania Unique

SumUp is best when you...

Small EU businesses
Need Low Fees
Not available with Stripe
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Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with SumUp
Need Enterprise
Not available with SumUp
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Middle East, North America, Oceania
SumUp doesn't cover these regions
View Stripe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SumUp and Stripe?
SumUp is best for Small EU businesses, while Stripe is best for SaaS & Developers. SumUp charges 1.69% (UK/EU) and Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, SumUp or Stripe?
SumUp charges 1.69% (UK/EU) while Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both SumUp and Stripe together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. SumUp and Stripe can complement each other.
How do SumUp and Stripe differ in their focus?
SumUp is focused on Small EU businesses, while Stripe focuses on SaaS & Developers. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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