SumUp — European Payment Processing alternative
Replaces Square / iZettle
SumUp is a European payment processing provider based in Germany and a GDPR-compliant alternative to Square / iZettle. Berlin-based payment solution focused on small businesses and card readers. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- Card readers
- Online payments
- POS app
- No monthly fees
Why choose SumUp?
SumUp is based in Germany and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from Square / iZettle, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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