The SumUp Plus Card reader, a leading European financial technology platform already used by 4+ million merchants globally, can now be used by small- and mid-sized Verizon customers in the U.S. The reader must be purchased (one-time cost of $19.99). Upon activation, merchants have the ability to accept payments through a Bluetooth connection paired with any Verizon smartphone or tablet. There’s a flat 2.75% per in-person transaction fee. #IdeaoftheDay