What Is SumUp Solo Lite? Card Reader Price & Fees in Norway

If you want to take cards without tying yourself to an expensive terminal contract, SumUp Solo Lite is the easiest way in. It is a small, handheld payment terminal that pairs with your phone or tablet over Bluetooth, and together with the free SumUp Business app it lets you take card payments almost anywhere. You pay 1.49% per sale, with no monthly fee and no lock-in contract (SumUp Norway, 2026), so you have no fixed costs in the periods when you aren't selling. You buy the reader itself at Elkjøp, and you can be up and running the same day.

This guide explains what Solo Lite actually is, how it differs from the standalone SumUp Solo, what it costs to run, and which businesses it suits best, so you know whether it is the right reader for you before you buy.

What is SumUp Solo Lite?

SumUp Solo Lite is SumUp's cheapest card reader in Norway: a small payment terminal that pairs with your phone and takes cards for 1.49% per transaction.

Solo Lite is a card reader, not a full point-of-sale system. It does one job and keeps it simple: taking payments. You also need a smartphone or tablet, because the payment is driven from the SumUp Business app. The reader handles the card and the PIN, while the app shows the amount, sends the receipt and keeps track of your sales.

The device accepts every payment method Norwegian customers use day to day:

• Chip and PIN on debit and credit cards
• Contactless card payments
• Apple Pay and Google Pay
• Visa and Mastercard

Solo Lite has a small touchscreen with durable Gorilla Glass and a compact design of around 83 × 83 millimetres, easy to keep in a pocket or a till drawer. The battery lasts a full working day under steady use - roughly a thousand payments on one charge - so you don't have to recharge in the middle of a rush. The device is built to handle daily use on a busy counter. For a small business whose main need is simply to say yes to cards, that is often all it takes.

Much of what Solo Lite can do lives in the free SumUp Business app you run the reader from. You still only pay the flat transaction fee when you actually sell something. That turns a simple card reader into a small tool for running the business. In the app you can, among other things:

• Build a product catalogue so you ring up a sale with one tap instead of typing an amount.
• Send digital receipts by SMS or email, and skip the paper rolls.
• Track your sales with simple reports you can read straight on your phone.
• Handle refunds and tips without calling support.

All of this is included from the start, and you don't need a subscription to get going. That is an important difference from many traditional terminals, where reports and extra features often cost more every month.

Solo Lite or SumUp Solo - what's the difference?

The difference is simple: SumUp Solo Lite needs a phone or tablet, while SumUp Solo has its own connectivity and works entirely on its own.

This is the most important distinction to grasp, because the names are similar. The short version: Solo Lite needs a phone, while SumUp Solo works on its own. Solo Lite is cheaper because it lets your phone do the work of connectivity and screen. SumUp Solo has its own WiFi and its own SIM with data, so it can take payments entirely by itself - but it costs more.

Choose Solo Lite if you already have a phone in your pocket and want the cheapest route to card payments. Choose SumUp Solo if you want a device that sits on the counter and works without a phone - for example in a shop where the phone isn't always to hand. Both take the same cards and charge the same transaction fee; the difference is whether you want to use your phone or not.

The SumUp Air in the table is the oldest and simplest model - a small card reader without its own screen that is also run from your phone over Bluetooth. If you already have an Air, it still works fine, but Solo Lite gives you a screen and a PIN pad of your own for much the same use. If you are buying new today, Solo Lite is the more modern choice in the simplest class.

How to get started

1. Download the app. Get the free SumUp Business app on your phone or tablet and create a profile. No contract, no paperwork.
2. Pair the reader. Turn on Solo Lite and connect it over Bluetooth. It takes a couple of minutes, and you only do it once.
3. Take a payment. Enter the amount in the app and let the customer tap or insert their card. The receipt can be sent by SMS or email.
4. Get paid. Funds land in your SumUp business account, and with next-business-day payouts you have them quickly.

The whole setup is done in under fifteen minutes, with no technician needed. The app is available for both iPhone and Android, so you can usually use the phone you already have. That is one reason Solo Lite suits new and seasonal businesses so well.

What does Solo Lite cost to run?

With SumUp Solo Lite you pay 1.49% per transaction, with no monthly fee and no lock-in (SumUp Norway, 2026). You buy the reader itself at Elkjøp.

Solo Lite costs a one-off sum for the hardware, and after that you only pay when you actually sell something:

• Transaction fee: 1.49% per completed payment.
• No monthly fee and no lock-in - you never pay for months without sales.
• To lower the rate, you can add the Betalinger Plus subscription, which brings the fee down to 0.79% per payment (subscription 349 kr/month).

A worked example makes the cost concrete: if you sell 30,000 kr by card over a month, you pay 447 kr in transaction fees (30,000 × 1.49%). Betalinger Plus gives a lower rate, but it comes with a fixed monthly price, so it only pays off once your turnover is high enough for the lower rate to outweigh it. For most people weighing up Solo Lite, it is fine to start without a subscription and switch later if your volume grows.

The price of the reader itself moves with promotions, so always check the current price at Elkjøp before you buy. The big advantage for a small business is predictability: you know that every hundred kroner you take costs you the same in fees, whether the customer uses a debit or a credit card. You also pay no monthly fee and no lock-in, so the only fixed cost is buying the reader itself. That makes it easy to work out your margins. Want the full price picture with more worked examples? Read how much SumUp Solo Lite costs in detail.

One thing to note if you sell heavily to Norwegian consumers: Solo Lite routes Norwegian debit cards as Visa or Mastercard, not over BankAxept. For most small and mobile businesses that makes no practical difference, but if you run a very high-volume shop, compare the total cost against a traditional bank terminal with BankAxept.

BankAxept accounted for 49% of transactions made with Norwegian cards in 2024. - Norges Bank, Retail payment services 2024

Who is SumUp Solo Lite for?

SumUp Solo Lite suits small and mobile businesses - hairdressers, food trucks, market stalls and pop-up shops - that want to take cards cheaply through their phone.

Solo Lite is built for small and mobile businesses that want to take cards without committing to an expensive contract. It is a good fit for:

• Hairdressers and salons taking payment at the chair or front desk
• Food trucks and market stalls selling on the move
• Pop-up shops and stands that need a simple solution for a few days
• Small cafés and kiosks keeping costs down
• Tradespeople and service providers taking payment at the customer's home
• Clubs and associations selling at events and fundraisers a few times a year

What these share is that they sell where the action is, and don't need a fixed till with a customer-facing screen. If you want to see what this looks like in practice, we have a dedicated guide to a cheap card reader for salons, food trucks and markets. Solo Lite also works well as an extra card reader alongside a fixed till, so you can open a new sales point and ease the queue when things get busy. If you need to print a receipt on the spot or work without a phone, look at the SumUp Terminal instead. If you run a fixed counter with inventory and staff, a full point-of-sale system like SumUp Register is the better choice. Solo Lite is the affordable entry point when the main need is simply taking cards.

Here is how Solo Lite sits in the SumUp range if you are unsure which device you need:

Where to buy SumUp Solo Lite in Norway

You buy SumUp Solo Lite at Elkjøp in Norway - online with home delivery or click-and-collect, or in store - and you are up and running the same day.

You will find SumUp Solo Lite at Elkjøp - online with home delivery or click-and-collect, or in store. If you want a fixed charging spot for the reader, Solo Lite also comes in a version with a charging cradle, which is handy if it will sit in the same place between sales. When you buy at Elkjøp, you are buying from a Norwegian retailer with Norwegian customer service and the usual exchange and return terms. Check the current price and stock at Elkjøp before you order, and remember you can be taking payments the same day you pick it up.

If you are unsure which SumUp device you need, our guide on where to buy SumUp in Norway helps you compare models and prices before you decide. Ready to start taking cards? Buy SumUp Solo Lite at Elkjøp and get going today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a phone to use SumUp Solo Lite?

Yes. Solo Lite connects to a smartphone or tablet over Bluetooth and is run from the free SumUp Business app, available for both iPhone and Android. The reader handles the card and the PIN itself, while the app shows the amount and sends the receipt. If you don't always have your phone to hand, or you want a device that works entirely on its own, choose SumUp Solo instead, which has its own screen and its own connectivity.

How much does SumUp Solo Lite cost?

You pay a one-off price for the reader itself - check the current price at Elkjøp, as it varies with promotions - and then a 1.49% transaction fee per payment. There is no monthly fee and no lock-in, so you never pay for months without sales. If you want a lower rate at higher turnover, you can add the Betalinger Plus subscription, which brings the fee down to 0.79% per payment.

What's the difference between Solo Lite and Solo?

Solo Lite needs a phone or tablet to work and is the cheaper of the two. SumUp Solo has its own WiFi and its own SIM with data, and can take payments entirely on its own without a phone. Both have a screen, accept the same cards and charge the same transaction fee. Choose Solo Lite if you want to use your phone and save money, and Solo if you want a standalone device on the counter.

Does SumUp Solo Lite support BankAxept?

No. Norwegian debit cards run over Visa or Mastercard, not over BankAxept. For the vast majority of small and mobile businesses this makes no difference, because customers pay exactly as before and you get a fixed, predictable fee. If you run a shop with very high card volume, however, you should compare the total cost against a traditional bank terminal with BankAxept before deciding.

When do I get paid?

Funds from your sales land in your SumUp business account with next-business-day payouts. That means takings from a busy Saturday are available early the following week, with no long waits. You can follow your payouts directly in the SumUp Business app, and you can link a SumUp Mastercard if you want to spend the money as soon as it arrives.