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Payments Comparison

Payments & EFTPOS

Compare EFTPOS and payment providers for Australian venues. With the surcharge ban landing 1 October 2026, the provider you choose now directly affects your margins. Ranked independently.

8 options compared, ranked independently
· Last updated May 2026
Top rated
Tyro
Purpose-built for hospitality, least-cost routing saves an average 8.1%
BEST FOR HOSPITALITYLEAST-COST ROUTING
4.6 (734 venue reviews)
Overall
8.4
Value
8.8
Features
8.6
AU support
9.1
From 1.4%
0.98% over $30k/mo
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Tap & Save LCR
450+ POS integrations
$29/mo terminal
ASX-listed
#2 Pick
Square
Simple flat-rate pricing, great for new and low-volume venues
EASIEST SETUP
4.4 (1203 venue reviews)
Overall
7.9
Value
7.2
Features
8.4
AU support
7.5
Flat 1.6% rate
Free POS app
Next-day settlement
No lock-in
#3 Pick
Zeller
Australian-built challenger with free transaction account
AUSTRALIAN OWNED
4.5 (408 venue reviews)
Overall
8.1
Value
8.5
Features
8.0
AU support
8.4
Free business account
1.4% flat
Free first terminal
Fast settlement
#4 Pick
Stripe
Best for online and integrated payments, developer friendly
BEST FOR ONLINE
4.5(1820 venue reviews)
Overall
7.8
Value
7.5
Features
8.6
AU support
7.4
1.7% + 30c
domestic cards
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Online checkout
APIs
Subscriptions
Global
#5 Pick
Smartpay
Zero-cost EFTPOS option that surcharges the customer (until Oct 2026)
ZERO-COST MODEL
4.0(267 venue reviews)
Overall
7.4
Value
7.9
Features
7.2
AU support
7.6
0% (surcharge)
check Oct 2026 ban
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Surcharge model
Free terminal
Next-day funds
AU support
#6 Pick
Bank EFTPOS
Traditional bank terminals from CBA, NAB, Westpac and ANZ
ESTABLISHED
3.6(540 venue reviews)
Overall
7.0
Value
6.8
Features
7.2
AU support
7.4
Bundled
merchant fees vary
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Bank-backed
Bundled banking
Branch support
Reliable
Smaller players & ISOs

Independent sales organisations & niche providers

#5 Pick
Foodhub
Integrated payments for Foodhub POS venues, 1% to 1.6% depending on volume
POS BUNDLEVOLUME PRICING
4.1 (venue clients)
Overall
8.0
Value
8.4
Features
7.8
AU support
8.1
1% to 1.6%
varies by venue volume
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POS integrated
Volume discounts
Tap & contactless
EFTPOS bundle

Pros

Rates from 1% for higher-volume venues, competitive vs Square's flat 1.6%
Fully integrated with Foodhub POS, single supplier for hardware and payments
Volume-based pricing rewards venues as they grow
No separate terminal contract, bundled with POS agreement

Cons

Only available to Foodhub POS customers, not standalone
Rate varies , get a quote to confirm your specific rate
Less useful if you're not on Foodhub POS

Best for

Venues already on or considering Foodhub POS
Operators who want one provider for POS and payments
Venues processing $50k+ monthly where volume rates kick in

Beyond the major providers above, these smaller ISOs, brokers and niche players can suit specific venue types. They're listed separately because pricing and ratings vary and often depend on the underlying processor. We verify details as they become available.

PN
PayNuts
SURCHARGE-FREE MODEL
Australian ISO offering 'Pay Nothing EFTPOS' (surcharge model) and low-fee plans. Integrates with 700+ POS systems.
$0 terminal rental if processing $10k+/month per terminal; otherwise $29/mo. No lock-in contracts.
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LP
LootPay
BROKER / RESELLER
Australian payments broker representing four leading processors plus Clover POS, focused on EFTPOS and e-commerce.
Acts as a one-stop reseller; pricing depends on the underlying processor matched to your venue.
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PG
Pago EFTPOS
HOSPITALITY POS INTEGRATION
Hospitality-focused EFTPOS provider integrating with 60+ hospitality POS systems (H&L, SwiftPOS, OrderMate, Abacus).
Strong hospitality POS integration; portable and MOTO payments supported.
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MP
Mint Payments
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Australian provider offering all-inclusive EFTPOS packages that accept eftpos cards without lock-in.
All-inclusive package pricing; accepts eftpos, Visa, Mastercard.
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WC
Windcave
MULTI-SITE READY
Global payment technology provider (formerly Payment Express) serving sole traders to multi-site operators.
Integrates with major hospitality POS; suits multi-site operators.
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IT
ITNT
EMERGING ISO
Emerging Australian payments ISO. Public pricing and integration details are limited at this time.
Details limited; contact for a tailored quote. We will verify and update as information becomes available.
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