Smart Payment Solutions for the Education Sector

SumUp offers simple, scalable payment tools that fit seamlessly into everyday school operations - without the need for complex systems or costly subscriptions. Whether it’s the school canteen, a student-run stall, or your on-campus café, SumUp streamlines payments, supports compliance, and reduces the admin burden on staff.

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“The Education sector is under pressure to do more with less. Our role at SumUp is to make payments simple - not add more layers of complexity.” 

  - Malcolm Areington, Managing Director, SumUp Australia 

Built for Education

Free Point-of-Sale Software

Get your canteen or uniform shop selling in minutes with no monthly licence fees or hidden lock-ins.

Low, Transparent Rates with Custom Pricing

Enjoy clear, flat transaction fees—and request tailored rates that reflect your school’s exact volumes.

Market-Leading Payment Terminals 

Accept card, contactless, and mobile wallets on durable devices built to survive busy school environments

Customisable Product Catalogue

Set up items, sizes, and modifiers for everything from tuck-shop snacks to excursion fees—no coding required.

Real-Time Financial Reporting

Track every sale, refund, and payout instantly, and export reports straight to your accounting system.

Flexible, Secure Payment Options

Let families pay their way—on-site with card terminals or tap-to-pay, remotely via payment links, or through your online store

Optional Surcharge Automation 

Decide when and how to add surcharges

SumUp’s terminals are designed for flexibility - Ideal for both permanent spaces and mobile events

SumUp provides practical, intuitive tools designed to support the unique demands of educational settings - from primary schools to tertiary campuses, and everything in between. 

No lock-in contracts. No monthly fees. Just simple, reliable payments.

Accept payments everywhere

SumUp Go

A wireless mobile terminal with free built-in 4G. Perfect for off-grid events like camps, fundraisers, or school carnivals.

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Accept all card payments

Air

A sleek, Bluetooth-enabled card reader that pairs with phones or tablets. Lightweight and easy to use for stalls, P&C initiatives, and mobile payments.

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Simplify your sales

Point of Sale Lite

Simplify your checkout with the out-of-the-box Point of Sale by SumUp. Take payments, organise items, track sales, and more.

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FAQs

Looking for answers? Here are some of the most common questions asked by education businesses like yours.