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.
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?
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.
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?
Square review Australia: excellent value packed into app-based 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smartpay vs Square: hugely different payment services for small businesses
Smartpay and Square are popular payment companies in Australia, but why are they so different? We compare features, costs and experiences.
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.
PayPal vs Square Australia: for similar services, which is better?
What's the best card reader in Australia: Square or PayPal? Fees can get high and payouts inconvenient with the wrong deal.
Tyro vs Square: differences in EFTPOS, payouts and software prevail
What's best for a small business: Square or Tyro? See the big differences as we compare EFTPOS terminals, fees, software and reviews.
SumUp vs Square Australia: which is better value for a small business?
Like Square, SumUp has a cheap EFTPOS machine at a low cost. How else do they compare? We look at payment features, fees, POS and more.
Zeller vs Tyro: two Australian EFTPOS solutions, but are they equal?
What's better for a small business: Tyro or Zeller? The different fees, EFTPOS terminals and account features reveal pros and cons in both cases.
Zeller vs Square: which is better for your small business?
Square has more products and features, but Zeller Terminal is a perfect EFTPOS package for the unbanked. Which is the best choice?