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SumUp — SME finance eligibility guide

SumUp Cash Advance offers short-term funding to eligible UK SumUp merchants based on card processing volumes.

Official site:
sumup.com
FCA reference:
900700
Companies House:
07836562
Trustpilot:
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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.

ProductCategoryAmount rangeMin tradingSecurity / PGSpeedConfidence
Cash AdvanceMerchant Cash Advance£500–£100kNot disclosedNot disclosedIn-app offerMedium

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

Medium

Source: View SumUp's Cash Advance page on sumup.co.ukSumUp 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.

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.

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