# Solo

import ReaderHero from '@components/content/ReaderHero.astro';

<ReaderHero
  alt="Solo card reader"
  src="/img/terminal-payments/readers/solo-2x.png"
  srcset="/img/terminal-payments/readers/solo-1x.png 1x, /img/terminal-payments/readers/solo-2x.png 2x, /img/terminal-payments/readers/solo-3x.png 3x"
  width={320}
  height={298}
/>

Solo is SumUp's standalone reader with a touchscreen. It can accept payments independently and can also be used in connected integration flows.

## Basic Information

| Category | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Device type | Standalone card reader |
| Main connections | Wi-Fi, built-in mobile data, and Bluetooth |
| On-device capabilities | Touchscreen checkout flow, digital receipts, sales reporting, and printer support |
| Accepted payment types | Contactless, chip card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay |
| Good fit for | Merchants who want a standalone reader or platform teams building around the Cloud API |

## Integration Compatibility

- [Android SDK](/terminal-payments/sdks/android-sdk/)
- [iOS SDK](/terminal-payments/sdks/ios-sdk/)
- [Cloud API](/terminal-payments/cloud-api/)
- [Payment Switch](/terminal-payments/payment-switch/)

## What to Expect

- Solo can work independently, which makes it the most flexible option in this group.
- It is the right reader family when you need the current server-driven [Cloud API](/terminal-payments/cloud-api/).
- Solo can also connect to printers for printed receipts.