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  • debit cards vs eftpos

Debit cards vs eftpos: what’s the difference?

How are debit cards different from eftpos cards? Aren't they the same thing? In plain language, we explain the key differences.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-05T12:58:43+00:00Published: December 15th, 2024|
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Square Appointments Australia review: versatile booking POS with payments

Square's booking system is a POS app for in-person and online bookings with payments. Here's what you should know about features and costs.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-02T14:53:12+00:00Published: January 2nd, 2025|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.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-08T15:44:09+00:00Published: December 8th, 2024|
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Square Online Australia: free online store that’s easy to build and upgrade

Square ecommerce is a user-friendly website builder with integrated payments. It comes with free merchant tools and seriously useful features.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-06T19:49:48+00:00Published: December 6th, 2024|Tags: Square Australia|
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Shopify POS Australia review: multichannel selling for Shopify retailers

Shopify POS is a clever till app for retail businesses with an online store. Unusual for its multichannel features, is the cost worth it?

Emily Sorensen2024-12-03T22:18:52+00:00Published: December 3rd, 2024|Tags: Shopify Australia|
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What is eftpos in Australia? How does it work?

How do eftpos payments (not EFTPOS machines) work? We explain the ins and outs of this ubiquitous payment network exclusive to Australia.

Jacob Koroneos2024-11-29T23:19:46+00:00Published: November 29th, 2024|
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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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How fast are instant, same- or next-day transfers really in payment processing?

EFTPOS and online card payments can take days to receive, but fast transfer options exist. We explain instant, same- and next-day settlement.

Emily Sorensen2024-11-03T16:23:10+00:00Published: November 3rd, 2024|
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  • retail checkout with angry queue of customers and cashier saying card machine is offline

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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How does Afterpay work for a small business?

What is Afterpay and is it wise to accept, considering its fees? Here's how it works for retailers, in store and online.

James Andrew Howden2024-10-16T23:36:28+01:00Published: October 16th, 2024|
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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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