Tap and go: the rise of contactless payments in Australia
Statistics show that Australians use tap and go more than other countries. What are the drivers and most recent contactless trends?
Statistics show that Australians use tap and go more than other countries. What are the drivers and most recent contactless trends?
What payment options are available for merchants apart from an EFTPOS machine? We describe the alternatives for payment acceptance in person.
How do transaction fees work in Australia? What are they? We explain merchants' fees with examples of how they vary in different contexts.
What should you do if a client or customer doesn't pay their invoice? We consider steps to take to recover outstanding payments.
Smartpay is known for its "Zero Cost" pricing, but PayNuts is a serious contender with its surcharging. We compare the EFTPOS plans.
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?
Smartpay and Square are popular payment companies in Australia, but why are they so different? We compare features, costs and experiences.
Is Square Register worth it for retail, restaurants and others? We had a close look at this touchscreen register with EFTPOS terminal included.
Is PayPal Here the best card reader service in Australia? We discuss fees, eftpos acceptance, payouts, pros and cons of this well-known solution.
What are the best POS systems for retail in Australia? Compare the leading POS software for iPad and computer, along with pricing.
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.
Is cash only legal in Australia? Is it a good idea for merchants? We review statistics, laws, public perception and whether you should accept cards.
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?
Emmy offers a compact payment terminal targeted at small businesses, with same-day settlement and round-the-clock customer support.
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?
Of the Australian banks, are Westpac EFTPOS machines a good option for small businesses? It depends on sale volume and what you need.
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.
How can merchants maintain and enhance security of card machine transactions? We list the key tips to follow in a small business.
How do eftpos payments (not EFTPOS machines) work? We explain the ins and outs of this ubiquitous payment network exclusive to the Australian market.
What is least-cost routing in payments? We look at merchant-choice routing in Australia and how it works with dual-network debit cards.