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The baking business is a fast, dynamic world that keeps any business owner on their toes. From waking up before the sun rises to baking mouth-watering pastries that taste like paradise, dealing with a clunky, outdated payment system should not be on any baking business’s agenda.

The key to running a successful baking business is more than just the scrumptious products. It’s about making it fast and simple to get paid. Forget the wasted hours of tracking down missing payments or chasing lost inventory.

Say hi to SumUp ‑ a global leader in payments

Since appearing on the scene in 2011, SumUp’s mission has been to create “a world where anybody can run a thriving business”. SumUp’s expansion in Australia is driven by its dedication to offering accessible and affordable payment solutions tailored to the unique needs of all merchants.

And now, hospitality owners all around the country are switching to SumUp. Thanks to its agile back-end system, SumUp provides the opportunity to enhance business owners’ payment capabilities, ensuring they can provide customers with seamless and secure payment options. It’s so good that bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers are even catching an extra couple of hours of sleep every night.

What makes SumUp credible? The company is the payment system of choice by millions of active merchants in 36 countries (and counting). The SumUp team has 19 offices worldwide and employs over 3,200 employees from over 70 different nationalities. More than 1,200 partner businesses trust SumUp and recommend it to their clients and customers.

Take the pain out of payments

A payment solution that integrates so effortlessly into a business’s existing operations that users don’t even notice the ‘swap’. SumUp offers a straightforward front and back-end system that feels like it was always part of the business toolkit.

For bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers, juggling complex payment systems, late-night admin duties, and never-ending financial reports can be a headache. Instead, picture a business where managing payments is as smooth as biting into a creamy vanilla custard tart—velvety, effortless, unforgettable. This is SumUp’s promise.

A look and feel that any business owner understands

SumUp knows that a business owner’s ‘store’ is their pride and joy, and the payment system is specifically designed for the current business climate. With its user-friendly interface, business owners can confidently move away from clunky, outdated payment systems that steal their time and energy and finally embrace a solution that allows them to reclaim lost hours.

Spend less time on payments and more time on baking bestsellers

With SumUp, every transaction is fast and secure. SumUp handles the payment details while letting baking business owners spend more time connecting with customers and perfecting new recipes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to open the store knowing your payment system has your back?

Easy, simple, and flexible payments without any complicated features

Traditional payment systems are infamous for complicating payments and not making them easy for their busy business owner customers. SumUp does things differently. The company understands the unique challenges small businesses face and is 100% committed to simplicity, flexibility, and reliability.

Fuss-free payments with low flat fees that connect via an easy-to-use app. Additionally, users can apply surcharges like call-out fees, after-hour rates, and any extra surcharges needed to be included for clients.

It accepts all types of payments, so customers can pay with a card, tap with their iPhone, or pay with cash, avoiding awkward payment mishaps.

Highly trained SumUp team members provide reliable customer support. They provide quick and effective service without passing calls on to different operators.

The easy-to-use interface is designed to withstand the daily grind of a baking business, including crumbs and coffee spills.

A modern product range for every business

SumUp offers a select range of products designed to meet the exact demands of the baking business and offer customers a smooth checkout experience.

• Accept Card Payments
• Easy Refunds
• Digital Receipts
• Accept Tips
• Manage Inventory
• Add Surcharges
• Create Invoices

Air card reader

This compact, portable device pairs seamlessly with smartphones or tablets through the SumUp App, allowing bakers to accept card (and e-wallet) payments anywhere with a simple tap. It is perfect for busy cafe owners who are always serving customers.

POS-Lite

This sturdy point-of-sale system combines simplicity with powerful features. It’s designed for growing brick-and-mortar businesses needing a reliable and flexible solution to manage payments, inventory, and customer interactions.

TAP TO PAY ON iPhone

Turn your iPhone into an easy-to-use EFTPOS with SumUp’s Tap to Pay on iPhone. It’s specifically created for busy pop-up shops and food trucks to serve customers as fast as possible and get paid almost immediately.

All SumUp users enjoy fast payments, low payment fees, and zero hidden costs with all products.

Why customers are obsessed with SumUp

With its uncomplicated payment approach, SumUp allows customers to better engage with the products they love, knowing that their transactions are in safe hands. This reliability and efficiency make SumUp a crowd favourite among customers who value a stress-free shopping experience.

Customers love SumUp for its seamless and secure transaction experience. It makes paying for purchases super easy for them. The system’s fast processing means less time waiting for payments to go through, and it even encourages customers to make more last-minute add-ons that they forgot to include in their original order without holding up a line—a breath of fresh air in today’s busy world.

The future of the pastry industry looks sweet

SumUp is constantly exploring new technologies and partnerships to help bakery and pastry professionals grow their businesses. It is also committed to evolving its products to meet the changing needs of the Australian market.

For bakers, pastry chefs, or chocolatiers ready to simplify running their businesses, SumUp offers a risk-free 14-day money-back guarantee from the delivery date.