SumUp: Simplifying School Payments with the SumUp Go
Schools today manage a wide mix of activities that depend on smooth, reliable payments. Canteens, uniform shops, clubs, carnivals, excursions and community events all need quick tap and go options that reduce queues and keep admin workloads under control. When payments rely on cash or older tools, staff spend unnecessary time reconciling takings, managing floats and chasing records.
As a Platinum Partner of Education Australia, SumUp is committed to supporting schools with practical technology that lightens operational load and improves the experience for staff, families and students.
The Growing Need for Better Payment Tools in Schools
With many small payments occurring throughout the day, traditional systems create a number of consistent challenges.
Schools often report:
- Long queues during peak times
- Manual reconciliation that absorbs valuable staff hours
- Multiple systems or spreadsheets that increase the risk of errors
- Limited transparency for compliance and reporting
- Families expecting easy tap and go access across all campus activities
A modern and portable payment tool helps remove these pain points and keeps school operations flowing smoothly.
Introducing the SumUp Go
The SumUp Go is a compact and standalone payment terminal designed to fit naturally into school environments. It requires no additional devices, no complicated setup and no technical training.
Key features include:
- Free 4G Connectivity A built in SIM with unlimited data lets staff accept payments anywhere on campus or off site during excursions and events.
- Standalone Operation No mobile phone or tablet is required. The device works independently for quick and simple use.
- All Day Battery with a Free Battery Pack Perfect for long canteen shifts, all day carnivals or weekend fundraising events.
- Free POS App Schools can organise products, track sales and streamline end of day reporting at no extra cost.
- Low and Transparent Fees A flat 1.4 percent fee or better on transactions keeps costs predictable with no lock ins or hidden charges.
- Accepts All Major Cards and Digital Wallets Includes Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap and go and chip payments.
How Schools Use the SumUp Go
SumUp Go supports a wide range of school activities that benefit from quick and portable payment tools.
- Canteens – Faster service, reduced cash handling and simpler reconciliation.
- Uniform Shops – Ideal for permanent counters, pop up stalls or seasonal sales days.
- Fundraisers and Community Events – Easy for volunteers to use, improving participation and eliminating cash float requirements.
- Sports Days and Carnivals – Reliable for ticketing, food stations and merchandise stands spread across school grounds.
- Excursions and Camps – Helpful for incidental costs without needing to pair with a phone.
- Front Office – Useful for walk in charges and small, everyday transactions.
A Small Device Making a Big Difference
With local Australian support and a trusted Platinum Partnership with Education Australia, SumUp provides schools with technology that saves time, reduces admin pressure and improves day to day efficiency.
Small device. Big difference. Designed for the pace of school life.
