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SumUp Card Terminal France 2026 • 1.75% Flat Rate

SumUp France Fee Calculator

Calculate transaction fees for SumUp Standard (1.75%), SumUp One (€19/mo) discounts, and payment links in EUR.

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Presets:
Current SumUp Rate

1.75% flat CB, Visa, Mastercard.

Total SumUp Processing Fee 0.00% Effective
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SumUp Merchant Deduction
Customer Total Paid: €0.00
SumUp Percentage (0%): €0.00
Fixed Transaction Fee: €0.00
Net Merchant Payout
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Monthly Plan
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Fee Wealth Leakage Radar & Profit Drag

Compounded Wealth & Margin Impact
Payment Volume: 20 / month
Your Net Profit Margin: 20% Margin
5% (Low Margin Ecom) 20% (Agency) 50% (SaaS/Digital)
Annual Fee Drain
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Direct processor cut/yr
3-Year Outflow
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Cumulative friction
5-Yr Future Wealth
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Lost @ 8% investment
Profit Drag %
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Of your net profit taken
Bottom-Line Net Profit Split:
85.3% Kept 14.7% Absorbed by Fee

Multi-Rail Arbitrage ("Switch & Save")

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In-Person Terminal
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Int'l Card (+1.5% FX)
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Cross-Border Markup
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Pass Fee to Client (Legal Surcharge Engine) Calculate zero-shortfall compliant markup & legal surcharge limits
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Compliant Surcharge
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⚖️ 2026 Legal Surcharging Compliance Rules:

• United States: Visa & Mastercard cap credit card surcharges at 3.00% (effective April 2023). Surcharging debit or prepaid cards is strictly illegal under federal operating rules.

• UK & European Union: Surcharging consumer debit and credit cards is prohibited under PSD2. B2B / corporate card surcharges remain permitted.

• Australia: Governed by RBA; surcharging is legally restricted strictly to the merchant's actual cost of card acceptance.

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SumUp Hardware & Pricing Plans (France)

SumUp is one of the most affordable mobile card readers worldwide, featuring standalone terminals with free built-in 3G/4G SIM cards.

Hardware Terminal Options

Terminal Air (€29) / Solo (€79)

No smartphone required when using the SumUp Solo touch terminal.

SumUp vs Square UK/EU

SumUp Standard charges 1.69% in the UK (vs Square 1.75%), and SumUp One offers 0.99% flat.

SumUp Plan Breakeven: Standard vs Plus Subscription

Evaluating when upgrading to SumUp's paid monthly subscription (SumUp One (€19/mo) at €19/mo) generates positive net ROI:

Monthly Subscription Breakeven Formula
Breakeven Volume = Subscription Fee ÷ (Standard Rate - Subscription Rate)

Standard processing is 1.75% vs SumUp One (€19/mo) at 0.79% (a 0.96% fee reduction). Once your business turns over more than: €19 ÷ 0.0096 = €1,979/month , upgrading saves more in merchant deductions than the monthly subscription cost.

Strategic Margin Defense: 4 Protocols for Mobile POS Merchants

Tactical operational levers to eliminate micro-transaction fee drag:

1

Automate Plan Upgrades Based on Seasonal Volume

Activate SumUp One (€19/mo) during peak retail seasons (summer or holidays), then downgrade to the zero-monthly-fee Standard plan during off-peak periods without penalty.

2

Incentivize Account-to-Account & Domestic Rails

Encourage domestic payment methods like QR codes, Pix, or local debit where processing take-rates are substantially lower than international credit cards.

3

Eliminate Smartphone Pairing Failure Points

Deploy standalone terminals like SumUp Solo with built-in unlimited cellular data SIM cards to prevent lost sales caused by phone battery or Bluetooth pairing drops.

4

Claim Full Tax Write-Offs on Processing Commissions

Every transaction fee deducted by SumUp is an ordinary operating business expenditure 100% tax-deductible from gross commercial revenues.

Frequently Asked Questions about SumUp in France

1. What are SumUp card processing fees in France in 2026? ▼
In France, SumUp charges a flat 1.75% for in-person transactions on its free plan (€0/mo), or 0.99% on the SumUp One subscription (€29/mo).
2. Does SumUp accept French Carte Bancaire (CB)? ▼
Yes. SumUp readers natively accept Carte Bancaire, Visa, Mastercard, and contactless mobile wallets.
3. When does SumUp One become profitable in France? ▼
SumUp One breaks even at approximately €3,800/month in card turnover, where the 0.76% fee reduction covers the €29/month subscription.
4. How does SumUp compare to French bank terminals (Crédit Agricole, BNP)? ▼
Traditional French banks demand 36-month terminal contracts and fixed monthly fees. SumUp requires zero monthly commitment and free cancellation.
5. Can French merchants surcharge card payments on SumUp? ▼
No. Surcharging consumer bank cards is prohibited in France under European PSD2 regulations.
6. How long do payouts take to clear in French bank accounts? ▼
Funds deposit in 2 to 3 business days into your French bank account, or next-day on the free SumUp Card.
7. What dispute fees apply in France on SumUp? ▼
SumUp charges an administrative dispute fee of €15.00 per contested transaction.
8. Is SumUp compliant with French anti-fraud cash register laws? ▼
Yes. SumUp meets certification standards under French finance laws governing electronic point-of-sale recording.

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