Emily Sorensen, Author at Mobile Transaction

About Emily Sorensen

Emily is Senior Editor at Mobile Transaction, having covered payments and fintech services for a decade. Her work has been referenced in The Financial Times, TechRadar, Inverse, The Conversation and a number of academic journals. With a degree in psychology, background in tech startups and experience in retail, she understands the challenges of small businesses from both sides of the counter.

Stripe vs Square Australia: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments

Stripe and Square may seem similar, but they have very different approaches to payments. How do their fees, features and service compare in Australia?

Emily Sorensen2025-04-30T14:38:10+01:00Published: December 6th, 2024|Tags: Square Australia, Stripe Australia|

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|

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|

Best providers for recurring payments in the UK

What are the best solutions for recurring payments in the UK? We compare providers, fees and payment types offered (Direct Debit or card).

Emily Sorensen2024-11-08T22:29:18+00:00Published: November 8th, 2024|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Direct Debit, GoCardless, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Square UK, Stripe, Tide|

5 best business accounts for the self-employed

Which business account is best for UK sole traders? We've tried different online bank accounts - let us compare their limitations and strengths.

Emily Sorensen2024-11-07T23:04:05+00:00Published: November 7th, 2024|Tags: ANNA Money, Monzo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Tide|

Best virtual terminals in Ireland for small businesses

What are the best over-the-phone payments in Ireland? We found surprisingly few virtual terminals that really compete.

Emily Sorensen2024-11-06T22:16:05+00:00Published: November 6th, 2024|Tags: Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|

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|

AIB card machine review: Ireland’s biggest payment provider, but is it good?

Considering an AIB card payment machine? We review terminals, fees, contract and service. Discover the pros and cons for a small business.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-19T11:33:03+00:00Published: October 31st, 2024|Tags: AIB Merchant Services, Clover Ireland|

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|

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|

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|

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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