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Smartpay vs Square: hugely different payment services for small businesses

Smartpay and Square are popular payment companies in Australia, but why are they so different? We compare features, costs and experiences.

Emily Sorensen2025-05-01T16:51:05+01:00Published: May 1st, 2025|Tags: Smartpay, Square Australia|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-04-04T09:42:22+01:00Published: April 11th, 2024|Tags: Square Australia|
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Zeller vs Square: which is better for your small business?

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

Emily Sorensen2025-03-06T20:40:34+00:00Published: February 18th, 2025|Tags: Square Australia, Zeller|
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Tyro vs Square: differences in EFTPOS, payouts and software prevail

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

Jacob Koroneos2025-02-14T12:18:31+00:00Published: February 13th, 2025|Tags: Square Australia, Tyro|
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Zeller review: attractive EFTPOS terminals, low rate and online account

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

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:36:46+00:00Published: October 27th, 2024|Tags: Zeller|
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8 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.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-02T14:58:09+00:00Published: January 2nd, 2025|Tags: CommBank, More Payments, NAB, PayNuts, Smartpay, Square Australia, Tyro, Westpac, Zeller|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-08T15:44:09+00:00Published: December 8th, 2024|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2024-11-12T22:15:57+00:00Published: November 12th, 2024|Tags: PayNuts|
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What are the options for offline payments in Australia?

How can merchants accept cards offline? Which EFTPOS machines has an offline mode? We explain the payment options.

Emily Sorensen2024-10-29T11:44:24+00:00Published: October 25th, 2024|Tags: CommBank, Square Australia, Westpac|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-10-25T16:26:55+01:00Published: September 2nd, 2024|Tags: Westpac|
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Can you charge customers for EFTPOS fees? Surcharge rules explained

What are the rules regarding surcharge fees in Australia? There are limits for how much merchants can charge for EFTPOS fees.

Emily Sorensen2024-10-22T23:55:27+01:00Published: October 22nd, 2024|Tags: Surcharging|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-10-16T21:17:05+01:00Published: October 16th, 2024|Tags: Surcharging|
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