Australian Payments Plus (AP+) says payday super represents not just a major compliance change, but a significant opportunity to modernise how super payments move through the ecosystem.  From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay super at the …

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has confirmed that a zero-surcharge limit will apply to eftpos transactions from 1 October 2026.  The change aligns with the RBA’s broader review of merchant card payment costs and surcharging[1]. and upcoming surcharge ban.  AP+ …

The Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable is a series of roundtables being held between AusPayNet, AP+, the RBA and Commonwealth Treasury. These roundtables will help shape a shared vision for the future of account-to-account payments in …

Payments are one of the most critical parts of running a business, but can often be one of the least revisited.  Once terminals are installed and payments are flowing, it’s easy to assume everything is set up the right …

AP+ hosted its first PSP Forum for 2026 on 30 April, bringing together payment service providers to discuss key industry initiatives, transition readiness and priorities shaping the future of account-to-account payments in Australia.  The …

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) recently participated in Project Acacia as one of 13 lead industry organisations, contributing to a collaborative effort led by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative …

Card payments are easy to take for granted, until costs rise, something breaks, or a change lands with little warning.  For most Australian businesses, payments “just work” day to day. But behind every tap in-store or click online is a complex system …

The Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable has today released a public consultation on the draft vision for the future of account-to-account (A2A) payments in Australia. Submissions close 22 May.  The Roundtable brings together Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet), Australian Payments Plus (AP+), the Reserve Bank of Australia …

Every tap counts – literally Debit cards now account for over 75% of all card payments in Australia.1 For many Australian businesses, small differences in how debit card transactions are processed can quietly add up in sizeable fees each year.  That’s where Merchant Choice Routing …

What’s the difference?  It’s a common point of confusion – and you’re not alone. While they sound the same, eftpos and EFTPOS aren’t the same thing. eftpos is the debit card network eftpos is Australia’s local debit card network committed to affordable and secure payments for …