The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.
What to know about Payment Technologies
Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.
Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.
For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
Australian Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Compare Club hires tech chiefs for AI-led platform
The move aims to make Club+ more proactive, with alerts on savings and switching opportunities instead of waiting for customers to compare again.
Australia to ban card payment surcharges from October
Shoppers will soon see a simpler checkout, as businesses across Australia must stop adding fees to eftpos, Mastercard and Visa card payments from 1 October.
Australia unveils Financial Innovation Strategy for fintech
The plan could speed testing for new financial products and shape rules on data sharing, payments and digital assets across the sector.
Australia warned AI adoption is too slow for gains
Productivity gains are being left on the table as businesses adopt artificial intelligence too slowly and without the skills or strategy to scale it.
Zenith Payments appoints Anthony Drury as Chief Executive
The leadership reshuffle signals Zenith Payments' push to broaden services as Australia's payments market faces regulatory and commercial change.
Fintech won on speed. It must now compete on understanding
For SMEs, faster lending is no longer enough as supply-chain shocks and volatile costs can make a quick answer the wrong one.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Featured News
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.
Archaic payment processes costing SMEs time and money
Australian SMEs are missing working capital gains as manual invoicing and EFTs leave payments slower and less secure.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Reviews
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Fintech won on speed. It must now compete on understanding
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
Revolut Bank Australia launches 5.50% savings rate
New customers can earn an introductory 5.50% savings rate for three months on balances up to AUD $100,000 without deposit or card-spend conditions.
Visa expands cybersecurity tools with new advisory services
Businesses facing faster AI-driven attacks can now use Visa's updated framework and advisory services to cut vulnerability fixes from weeks to hours.
AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms
Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.
Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts
With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.
Otto & Restoke join forces on restaurant AI ordering
The deal should help restaurants steer phone orders towards higher-margin dishes while easing pressure on staff and margins.
Australian firms rush to plan real-time payments shift
Nearly three-quarters of large Australian companies now know the shift is coming, as real-time payments promise better cash flow and controls.
Australian finance teams warned over payment scam risks
Finance teams are being urged to tighten checks as scammers exploit weak controls, with mid-sized firms, charities and public bodies most exposed.
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
The promotions come as Australia's payments sector braces for new licensing rules and closer scrutiny of governance at fast-growing processors.
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.
Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.
Square & OpenTable link restaurant booking & spend data
Restaurants can now tie bookings to spend and repeat visits as Square and OpenTable combine reservation, payment and guest data across six markets.
Verifone brings biometric payment devices to Australia
Australian shoppers will soon be able to verify payments with a face or palm as merchants trial optional biometrics alongside cards, phones and PINs.
FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme
Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.
B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards
Australian businesses can now turn routine payments into holiday bookings, as B2Bpay adds Luxury Escapes redemptions to its points scheme.
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
Delayed cross-border payments are costing banks millions and leaving businesses chasing funds they cannot trace.
Hospitality super payments jump under payday super change
Weekly super payments surged among small hospitality operators as payday super began, easing fears of a cash flow shock but tightening timing.
Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences
Rising online fraud and a 2027 digital assets regime are pushing banks and fintechs to upgrade infrastructure as adoption accelerates.
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Up bank grew by focusing on design and trust, with more than 80 per cent of customers arriving through word of mouth.
MY CYBER GUARD launches free cyber health check for SMEs
Small firms may miss basic cyber gaps as a free self-check from MY CYBER GUARD flags weak passwords, patching and backup risks.
Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
Job Moves
Compare Club hires tech chiefs for AI-led platform
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift
Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia
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Former PayPal Exec Joins Cloudfloat Fintech Startup
HungryHungry appoints Narelle Yacoub to newly created Managing Director role
