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  • Tyro EFTPOS machine

Tyro review: improved EFTPOS machines, still slow-moving software

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

Emily Sorensen2025-09-07T11:46:05+01:00Published: September 7th, 2025|Tags: Tyro|
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Square review Australia: excellent value packed into a 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 Sorensen2025-07-25T13:36:41+01:00Published: June 5th, 2025|Tags: Square Australia|
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  • Smartpay EFTPOS machine on green background

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-09T14:41:11+01:00Published: June 9th, 2025|Tags: Smartpay|
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  • Zeller POS Lite EFTPOS machine

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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  • 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?

Emily Sorensen2024-11-12T22:15:57+00:00Published: November 12th, 2024|Tags: PayNuts|
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  • Westpac EFTPOS machine with logo

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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  • NAB EFTPOS Australia

NAB EFTPOS review: low fixed rate for a bank, but with a few caveats

A NAB EFTPOS machine could be affordable for small businesses - but benefits are greater with a NAB business account.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-11T22:22:03+01:00Published: September 9th, 2024|Tags: NAB|
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  • Stripe Terminal card reader

Stripe Terminal Australia review: for multichannel businesses with custom needs

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

Emily Sorensen2024-08-15T23:52:36+01:00Published: August 15th, 2024|Tags: Stripe Australia|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-08-15T16:02:24+01:00Published: August 14th, 2024|Tags: Shopify Australia|
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  • SumUp Air card reader held in hand

SumUp Australia review: very simple, low-cost card reader by European company

Is SumUp Australia's new EFTPOS answer to small businesses? What are the costs, limitations and service like? We've tested it.

Emily Sorensen2024-02-08T08:35:12+00:00Published: October 2nd, 2023|
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Square Terminal Australia review: cordless touchscreen terminal with card payments

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

Emily Sorensen2024-01-24T10:26:21+00:00Published: January 23rd, 2024|Tags: Square Australia|
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  • PayPal Here review Australia

PayPal Here Australia review – is it better than the competition?

Is PayPal Here the best card reader service in Australia? We discuss fees, eftpos acceptance, payouts, pros and cons of this well-known solution.

Francis Campbell2023-11-14T16:19:33+00:00Published: July 3rd, 2020|Tags: PayPal Australia|
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  • eWAY SmartPOS review

eWAY SmartPOS Australia review: worthy mPOS solution for small businesses?

eWay Australia offers an attractive offering for tap, chip & swipe card payments via a mobile phone app. What's special and not-so-favourable about it?

Francis Campbell2023-06-30T17:31:28+01:00Published: September 16th, 2015|Tags: Eway|
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  • CommBank Emmy review

CommBank Emmy review: mobile EFTPOS reader from a big bank

Emmy offers a compact payment terminal targeted at small businesses, with same-day settlement and round-the-clock customer support.

Francis Campbell2023-06-30T17:22:02+01:00Published: January 27th, 2016|Tags: CommBank|
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  • Albert EFTPOS review

Albert EFTPOS tablet review: touchscreen payment terminal from CommBank

CommBank's touchscreen POS terminal comes with a high monthly fee. Is it the right choice for card payments, or too fancy for a small business?

Francis Campbell2023-06-30T17:21:04+01:00Published: February 25th, 2020|Tags: CommBank|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-02-22T23:02:12+00:00Published: May 28th, 2021|Tags: More Payments|
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  • NAB MPOS review

NAB MPOS review: a worthy solution for Australian merchants?

Previously called NAB Now, the NAB MPOS card reader accepts contactless and many other cards. Same-day settlement is good, but what about the price?

Francis Campbell2022-01-03T09:51:31+00:00Published: February 28th, 2020|Tags: NAB|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2022-01-03T09:44:10+00:00Published: October 26th, 2020|Tags: Mint Payments|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2021-10-18T13:34:11+01:00Published: October 26th, 2020|Tags: Mint Payments|
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  • Quest Pocket Pay review

Quest Pocket Pay review: does the service justify the costs?

Pocket Pay is an app-based card reader with contractual lock-in and monthly fees. What's special about this compared to cheaper options in Australia?

Francis Campbell2021-10-14T08:14:38+01:00Published: February 27th, 2020|
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