All you need to know about the Online Store with SumUp.
Jumping into the online shopping space can seem a little overwhelming especially for small businesses who do not have the capital to invest in a complex online store. With SumUp you are able to set up a complete online shop within a matter of minutes that has all the features to begin selling online. Online Store with SumUp
It’s been a difficult year for many small businesses having to close due to the nationwide lockdowns, but by adding a digital sales channel to your business you are able to accept orders 24/7. Marc-Alexander Christ, SumUp co-founder, said: “This expansion of our services is something that we feel confident will help our merchants continue to trade despite the Covid-19 lockdown, and further empower them in the running of their companies – both now, but also after the lockdowns.
👍 – Extremely quick and easy no specialist skills required.
👍 – Affordable no monthly costs, and transparent fees.
👎 – Lack of customisation and advanced features.
Pricing and Fees
SumUp Online Store (Starter) – A simplified version of an online store that is extremely quick to get started. It allows micro-businesses to showcase their products or services and take payments via a unique link that they can share to customers. The following fees have been broken down below:
| Starter Plan | SumUp Pricing & Fees |
|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £0.00 |
| Transaction Fee | 2.5% |
| Contact Lenght | No Contract |
| Chargebacks | £10 per chargeback |
| Payout | Free |
| Processing Refunds | Free if paid via account balance else 2.5% |
SumUp Online Store (Professional, Advanced & Premium) – SumUp also have additional premium plans which are aimed more at SMEs to set up and design their own online store with greater flexibility. Transaction fees range from 1.95% to 2.5%, with monthly subscription costs from £9 – £59. More information on pricing and additional features can be found here.
Features
A quick overview of the features which are included in the start plan:
Notifications – Keep up to date by receiving instant push notifications and email for sales. You can also send delivery notifications out to the customer.
Order Management – Managing orders is simple allowing you to stay on top of all your orders, payments and shipments from a single place within the app.
Convenient Delivery / Pickup options – Offer flexible delivery options for the customer to make their shopping experience much smoother. Allow in-store pickup as well as a local delivery option perfect for complying with new Covid Restrictions.
Security Compliance – SumUp gives you the peace of mind that your store is in compliance with all online regulations. SumUp’s payment gateway is PSD2 SCA compliant and supports 3D Secure 2 which helps to combat fraud and provide customers with a secure trusted checkout process.
Account Sign up
If you are new to SumUp signing up for an account is quick and easy. You do not need to purchase a SumUp device to open an online store however the two do work great together. You can register your account via their website here, or by downloading the mobile app from the app stores. Click sign up and enter the required information about yourself, your business and bank account. The bank account has to be linked to SumUp so you can receive payments into it. You will also be encouraged to purchase a SumUp card reader for in-person payments this option can be skipped. It only takes minutes to sign up however it can take a few working days to verify your bank account details but in the meantime, you will be able to start accepting online payments.
Quick Setup Guide
New to My Products?
- Download the latest version of the SumUp App.
- Open the app, tap More and enable My Products.
- Tap Checkout and add your products.
- Tap More, then tap Sell Online.
- Add your social media, store and shipping details.
- Share your links and start selling online.
Already using my Products?
- Download the latest version of the SumUp App.
- Open the app and tap More.
- Tap Sell Online to enable SumUp Online Store.
- Go through the quick setup.
- Add your social media, store and shipping details.
- Share your links and start selling online.
Is the Online Store with SumUp right for you?
If you are looking for a quick solution we highly recommend getting started with the SumUp free online store it has all the main features included which you would expect from an online shop. The SumUp store does allow for you to get online quickly without the need to invest any money into an expensive e-commerce platform. The main disadvantage of the starter plan is the lack of flexibility in terms of customisation with all the SumUp stores looking the same this has been addressed within the paid plans.
If you have any questions regarding the SumUp chat with us via the online chat.
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