Air
Air reader compatibility and basic information for SumUp in-person payments.
Air is a Bluetooth reader for merchants who run checkout from a phone, tablet, or POS app.
Basic Information
Section titled “Basic Information”| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Device type | App-paired card reader |
| Main connection | Bluetooth to a mobile device or compatible POS device |
| Hardware characteristics | Mobile reader designed for on-the-go use, with battery life advertised for more than 500 transactions on a charge in some markets |
| Accepted payment types | Contactless, chip card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay |
| Good fit for | Mobile sellers and existing tablet-based checkouts |
Integration Compatibility
Section titled “Integration Compatibility”What to Expect
Section titled “What to Expect”- 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.