EFTPOS machine reviews
Independent reviews of the major Australian EFTPOS providers — what each one costs, what it does well, and the type of business it actually suits.
How we review
Each review covers the same ground: real cost at several turnover levels, contract terms, hardware, least cost routing support, settlement times, and who the provider genuinely suits. We say when a provider is the wrong choice for a reader, because a comparison site that likes everything is useless.
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Providers
Reviews in progress
Individual reviews are being written. Until each is published, the comparison table carries the cost figures.Zeller
Small business wanting one simple rate, including Amex
Review not yet published
Square
Starting out, or occasional trade — cheapest way onto a reader
Review not yet published
Tyro
Established businesses, especially hospitality and health
Review not yet published
Shift4 (formerly Smartpay)
Businesses considering a surcharging model
Review not yet published
Stripe
Businesses already taking payments online with Stripe
Review not yet published
PayNuts
Businesses over $10k/month, or wanting a surcharging model
Review not yet published
In the meantime, compare all providers side by side.
Compare on the numbers instead
Rate, monthly cost, terminal cost and lock-in for every provider we cover.