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Air

Air reader compatibility and basic information for SumUp in-person payments.

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Air is a Bluetooth reader for merchants who run checkout from a phone, tablet, or POS app.

Air card reader
CategoryDetails
Device typeApp-paired card reader
Main connectionBluetooth to a mobile device or compatible POS device
Hardware characteristicsMobile reader designed for on-the-go use, with battery life advertised for more than 500 transactions on a charge in some markets
Accepted payment typesContactless, chip card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
Good fit forMobile sellers and existing tablet-based checkouts
  • Air depends on a paired device for checkout and network access.
  • It is better suited to app-led flows than to fully standalone operation.
  • Printer connectivity and device compatibility can vary by market and POS setup.