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  • Square vs Shift4 (ex-Smartpay)

Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) vs Square: hugely different payment services

Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) and Square are popular payment companies in Australia, but why are they so different?

Emily Sorensen2026-08-21T00:12:14+01:00Published: 21 August 2026|Tags: Shift4, Smartpay, Square Australia|
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  • Best EFTPOS machines as selected by Mobile Transaction

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 Sorensen2026-06-06T16:43:08+01:00Published: 6 June 2026|Tags: CommBank, More Payments, NAB, PayNuts, Shift4, Smartpay, Square Australia, Tyro, Westpac, Zeller|
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  • Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) compared with PayNuts

PayNuts vs Shift4 (ex-Smartpay): which is better for your business?

Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) still offers "Zero Cost" pricing, but PayNuts is a serious about its value for businesses. We compare the EFTPOS plans.

Emily Sorensen2026-06-01T01:41:06+01:00Published: 1 June 2026|Tags: PayNuts, Shift4, Smartpay|
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  • Shift4 EFTPOS machine

Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) review: no-fee EFTPOS plan bound to end soon

Does Shift4 (ex-Smartpay) have a good pricing plan for its EFTPOS machine? We look at the true value for small businesses.

Emily Sorensen2026-04-16T22:58:05+01:00Published: 16 April 2026|Tags: Shift4, Smartpay|
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