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  • PayNuts EFTPOS machine

PayNuts review: high-end EFTPOS terminals with no or low tailored fees

PayNuts EFTPOS machines appeal to cash-strapped businesses, esp. the fee-free plan. But what are the conditions and downsides of the service, if any?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-22T23:52:59+00:00February 22nd, 2023|Tags: PayNuts|
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5 best EFTPOS machines for small businesses

What's the best mobile EFTPOS machine in Australia? Despite the many solutions, only few are truly affordable with fair terms for a small business.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-22T23:24:42+00:00February 14th, 2023|Tags: Mint Payments, More Payments, PayNuts, Square Australia, Tyro, Zeller|
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Square review Australia: excellent value packed into app-based card reader

Connected to the free POS app, Square Reader makes a secure EFTPOS terminal with many features - but it's not all that Square has to offer.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-22T16:55:21+00:00December 20th, 2022|Tags: Square Australia|
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Merchant fees and costs of accepting card payments – explained

How do transaction fees work in Australia? What are they? We explain merchants' fees with examples of how they vary in different contexts.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-20T18:59:41+00:00December 16th, 2022|
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Is zero-fee EFTPOS (or surcharging) a good idea for business?

How does zero-fee EFTPOS work? What's the catch for a business? Learn how "no costs" are done through surcharging, and whether you should do it.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-16T22:18:34+00:00September 14th, 2022|
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  • Contactless tap with card on Zeller terminal

Zeller review: attractive EFTPOS terminal, low rate and online account

Zeller's EFTPOS terminal has an online account and Mastercard for a fast cash flow. At no monthly cost and a low card fee, is there a catch?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-12T08:22:25+00:00August 29th, 2022|Tags: Zeller|
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  • Shopify card reader

Shopify card reader review: Australia’s omnichannel EFTPOS for Shopify stores

Shopify card reader is small and useful for retail shops with a store online too. But is the monthly cost too high for what it's worth? We tested it.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:09:16+01:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: Shopify Australia|
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  • Stripe EFTPOS terminals

Stripe Terminal Australia review: for multichannel businesses with custom needs

Is Stripe Terminal a decent EFTPOS solution in Australia? We explain how it works, fees and whether it's too technical for a small business.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-07-20T15:24:38+01:00July 12th, 2022|Tags: Stripe Australia|
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  • Smartpay EFTPOS machine

Smartpay review: EFTPOS machine your customers pay for?

Does Smartpay Australia have a good pricing plan for its EFTPOS machine? We look at the true value for small businesses that don't mind surcharging.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:10:53+01:00June 24th, 2022|
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  • Zeller vs Tyro

Zeller vs Tyro: a modern package or traditional EFTPOS machine?

What's better for a small business: Tyro or Zeller? The different fees, EFTPOS terminals and account features reveal pros and cons in both cases.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-09T14:33:19+00:00November 2nd, 2021|Tags: Tyro, Zeller|
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  • Illustration of Zeller vs Square

Zeller vs Square: which is the best option for your business?

Square has more products and features, but Zeller Terminal is a perfect EFTPOS package for the unbanked. Which is the best choice?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-09T14:09:23+00:00August 4th, 2021|Tags: Square Australia, Zeller|
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  • Customer paying on a Tyro terminal

Tyro review: old-school EFTPOS machines at reasonable rates

Tyro machines have had issues, but a bank account and rates are positives. What's the full picture? We review the service and products.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-11-02T16:56:30+00:00July 30th, 2021|Tags: Tyro|
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  • More Payments review

More Payments review: no-contract terminals with fair EFTPOS rates

More Payments offers competitive fees on Till card machines, but is that all? We review the package, payments and whether there really is no contract.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-22T23:02:12+00:00May 28th, 2021|Tags: More Payments|
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Square Terminal Australia review: cordless touchscreen terminal with card payments

Square Australia's POS terminal accepts eftpos & other cards - but it's also a portable checkout. Simple fees, no contract, but is WiFi a constraint?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-11T06:56:11+00:00April 30th, 2021|Tags: Square Australia|
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  • Tyro vs Square

Tyro vs Square: big differences in EFTPOS and online payment solutions

What's best for a small business: Square or Tyro? See the big differences as we compare EFTPOS terminals, fees, software and reviews.

By Jacob Koroneos|2022-12-08T20:53:26+00:00March 18th, 2021|Tags: Square Australia, Tyro|
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  • NAB EFTPOS Australia

NAB EFTPOS Mobile review: affordable terminal with pay-as-you-go rate

A NAB EFTPOS machine is affordable for small businesses, even without commitment - but benefits are greater with a NAB business account.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T09:43:38+00:00November 24th, 2020|Tags: NAB|
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  • Mint mPOS review

Mint mPOS review: basic app-based EFTPOS reader with competitive fees

Mint mPOS is a card reader that works with a smartphone app. Does your business earn enough to make the contract worthwhile?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-18T13:34:11+01:00October 26th, 2020|Tags: Mint Payments|
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  • Mint Payments review

Mint Payments review: worthy solution for EFTPOS and remote payments?

Is Mint Payments better for small or larger businesses? We review its payment solutions, fees and quality of products. What are Mint's strong points?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T09:44:10+00:00October 26th, 2020|Tags: Mint Payments|
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  • Westpac EFTPOS machine review

Westpac EFTPOS machine review: competitive for stable businesses

Of the Australian banks, are Westpac EFTPOS machines a good option for small businesses? It depends on sale volume and what you need.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T09:49:35+00:00September 29th, 2020|
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  • PayPal Here vs Square Australia

PayPal Here vs Square Australia: for similar services, which is better?

What's the best card reader in Australia: Square Reader or PayPal Here? Fees can get high and payouts inconvenient with the wrong deal.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-08T20:54:24+00:00July 4th, 2020|Tags: PayPal Australia, Square Australia|
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