SumUp — SME finance eligibility guide
SumUp Cash Advance offers short-term funding to eligible UK SumUp merchants based on card processing volumes.
Eligibility guidance only - not financial advice, not a loan offer, not a guarantee of approval. Lendrly is not FCA-authorised and is not a credit broker.
- Amount range
- £500–£100k
- Security / PG
- Security posture not consistently disclosed
- Speed
- In-app offer
Data confidence
Medium confidence. Some figures on this page are summarised from public sources but not always disclosed in full by the lender. Confirm specifics with the lender before applying.
Some details are not publicly disclosed by SumUp — verify directly before applying.
Products SumUp offers
A summary of the SumUp products tracked in the Lendrly database. Criteria can change and published ranges may differ for individual applicants. Always confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Category | Amount range | Min trading | Security / PG | Speed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Advance | Merchant Cash Advance | £500–£100k | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | In-app offer | Medium |
Eligibility breakdown by product
Each section below paraphrases the published eligibility signals, common blockers, repayment, speed and security posture for one of SumUp's products. This is educational guidance only and is not a quote or guarantee of approval.
Cash Advance
Merchant Cash Advance
Source: View SumUp's Cash Advance page on sumup.co.uk ↗— SumUp UK cash advance / business account page.
Who SumUp's Cash Advance may be suitable for
SumUp's Cash Advance may be a possible fit when Existing SumUp merchants; in-app eligibility. Typical signals include card/pos/platform revenue; b2c or merchant-led sales; working capital need.
Common blockers
- No card/POS/platform revenue
- Not an existing platform merchant where platform-specific
- Restricted sectors
Repayment
SumUp structures repayment as: % of card sales.
Speed to funding
SumUp indicates speed to funding around: in-app offer. Actual timelines may vary with documentation and underwriting.
Security and personal guarantee
SumUp does not publicly disclose security or personal guarantee requirements for this product. Verify directly with the lender.
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SumUp — data sources
Lendrly summarises publicly-available information from the lender pages listed below. Criteria can change without notice — always confirm directly with the lender before applying.
- SumUp — Cash Advancesumup.co.ukSumUp UK cash advance / business account page.
What this page is — and isn't
- Is: a plain-English summary of SumUp's published eligibility signals, security posture, speed and product mix — written for UK SMEs trying to understand their funding options.
- Is not: a quote, a rate offer, an indication of approval, or regulated advice. Lendrly does not submit applications and is not a regulated credit broker.
- Always: confirm criteria, pricing and product availability directly with SumUp on the official SumUp site before applying.
Frequently asked questions about SumUp
- What is the minimum trading history for SumUp?
- SumUp does not publicly disclose a minimum trading-history requirement. Some products may still favour established businesses — check directly with the lender.
- Does SumUp require a personal guarantee?
- SumUp does not publicly disclose personal guarantee requirements in a consistent way. PG is common across UK SME finance and may be requested — verify directly with the lender.
- What speed to funding does SumUp publish?
- Published speed indicators for SumUp include: In-app offer. Actual time to funds will depend on documents, affordability checks and underwriting.
- What is SumUp's minimum and maximum facility size?
- Across the products Lendrly tracks for SumUp, the published amount range is approximately £500 to £100,000. Individual products may sit within narrower bands — see the products table on this page.
- What is SumUp's published position on CCJs and adverse credit?
- SumUp does not publicly state a position on CCJs. UK SME lenders typically assess CCJs case-by-case, and unsatisfied CCJs are commonly a blocker. Check directly with the lender if this applies to you.
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Important — educational guidance only
- Not regulated by the FCA and not a credit broker.
- Not financial, legal or tax advice.
- Not a loan offer and not a guarantee of approval.
- Subject to lender underwriting — criteria can change.
Lendrly provides general eligibility guidance only. It is not financial advice, a loan offer, or a guarantee of approval. Provider criteria can change and final approval is subject to lender underwriting, affordability checks, credit assessment, and documentation. Lendrly is not a regulated credit broker; we do not submit applications on your behalf.