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eftpos for consumers

eftpos is Australia's trusted debit card network. eftpos is supported in most debit cards in Australia wherever the eftpos logo appears (typically on the 'back of card'), enabling consumers to pay in-store, online, or on-the-go. eftpos is committed to convenient, secure, and reliable payments, and helping consumers stay on top of their money.

An easy way to pay

With eftpos, consumers can use their own money for everyday purchases, plus get real-time balances in their online banking – making it easy to stay on top of their money.

Widely accepted across Australia

eftpos is available on most Australian debit cards and prepaid cards, and is widely accepted across Australia.

Trusted Australian network

Transactions on eftpos are processed locally, ensuring transactions are secure, and consumers can benefit from eftpos’ fraud protection features. This includes PIN, online authentication and disputes and chargeback rights, so they can always shop with confidence.

Card surcharging changes

From 1 October 2026, Australian businesses will not be permitted to apply card payment surcharges on eftpos cards.

Visit cardsurcharge.com.au to learn more.

Pay on the go with your digital wallet

eftpos is supported in popular digital wallets, giving debit cardholders the benefit of security and convenience. Payments made using a digital wallet are tokenised which replaces real card details (like card numbers) with a digital token that can be used for transactions. This token is useless if stolen as sensitive card details are never shared.

Some digital wallets may allow consumers to choose the preferred network. If this is enabled and a consumer is with a participating bank, they can simply add their debit card to a digital wallet, and choose eftpos as the default payment method before tapping to pay.

Smart ways to pay

Apple Pay

Get real-time balances with every transaction, helping you stay on top of your spending.

Samsung Pay

Make secure payments by simply swiping up and keep track of your finances with real-time balances.

Google Pay

Gives you secure access to your own money in real-time, and it can even help you avoid surcharges.

Did you know?

Wherever the eftpos logo appears on a debit card or digital wallet, payments may be processed through eftpos. This is because merchants can now choose the card network their transactions are processed through (unless a consumer has opted otherwise), so transactions may be reflected in real-time in consumers’ online banking.

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eftpos for businesses

eftpos is suitable for businesses of all sizes. Explore how eftpos can work for you.

Support on digital wallets

Go to our FAQs for more information on Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay.

Frequently asked questions

Check out our FAQs for common questions asked by businesses and consumers.

eftpos brand portal

Explore our eftpos brand guidelines and marketing material to help deliver a consistent brand experience.

Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC.
Samsung Pay is a trademark or registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Latest eftpos
updates

Western Union is reducing debit card payment costs with eftpos

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11 August 2026

Payment acceptance: Is your business keeping pace? 

For many businesses, the way they accept customer payments hasn’t changed in years.   A provider was chosen. Terminals were installed. Online checkout was (read the article Payment acceptance: Is your business keeping pace? )
6 August 2026

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Payments are one of the most critical parts of running a business, but can often be one of the least revisited.  Once terminals (read the article Are you getting the most value from your payments setup?  )
20 May 2026

The business case for domestic debit card payments  

Card payments are easy to take for granted, until costs rise, something breaks, or a change lands with little warning.  For most Australian businesses, (read the article The business case for domestic debit card payments  )
14 May 2026

Understanding Merchant Choice Routing

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 (read the article Understanding Merchant Choice Routing)
28 April 2026

eftpos vs EFTPOS 

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 (read the article eftpos vs EFTPOS )
15 April 2026

​Scams Awareness Week: How AP+ is building scam protection into everyday payments

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is continuing to step up its efforts to make payments safer, faster, and more secure, by (read the article ​Scams Awareness Week: How AP+ is building scam protection into everyday payments)
25 August 2025

AP+ lowers eftpos scheme fees in ongoing commitment to lowering cost of payments

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has announced a 22% drop in wholesale fees for the domestic eftpos network which took effect (read the article AP+ lowers eftpos scheme fees in ongoing commitment to lowering cost of payments)
8 May 2025

​AP+ works with Google to offer Least Cost Routing on Google Wallets

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has worked with Google to roll out eftpos functionality and Least Cost Routing (LCR) on transactions (read the article ​AP+ works with Google to offer Least Cost Routing on Google Wallets)
6 March 2025

AP+ update to debit cards with eftpos on mobile wallets 

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has made good progress on its technical update to debit cards on mobile wallets. The update (read the article AP+ update to debit cards with eftpos on mobile wallets )
30 December 2024

​eftpos update to some debit cards in mobile wallets

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is rolling out a technical update to some debit cards on mobile wallets to ensure consumers (read the article ​eftpos update to some debit cards in mobile wallets)
18 December 2024

AP+ Welcomes Worldpay from FIS as eftpos Member to further Australian market activity

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) today announced global financial services technology leader Worldpay from FIS® (NYSE: FIS), has joined Australia’s domestic (read the article AP+ Welcomes Worldpay from FIS as eftpos Member to further Australian market activity)
6 July 2023

Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchant choice with eftpos

Australian Payments Plus (AP+ for short) is pleased to announce that Tap to Pay on iPhone will work with the (read the article Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchant choice with eftpos)
17 May 2023

AP+ and Coles announce strategic partnership on new digital wallet for customers

Beem to develop the first QR payments platform for the leading retailer Today, Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is pleased to (read the article AP+ and Coles announce strategic partnership on new digital wallet for customers)
8 March 2023

eftpos online payments & security rollout forges ahead with certification of Australia’s GPayments

Australia’s debit card system, eftpos, is continuing its rollout of secure online payments options at a pace, today announcing the (read the article eftpos online payments & security rollout forges ahead with certification of Australia’s GPayments)
7 February 2022

Australian Payments Plus appoints inaugural CEO

Lynn Kraus appointed to lead the merged group of BPAY, eftpos and NPPA Australian Payments Plus is pleased to announce (read the article Australian Payments Plus appoints inaugural CEO)
22 December 2021

Payments Industry Committee, AP+ welcome ACCC merger approval

The ACCC has authorised the amalgamation of BPAY Group, eftpos and NPPA to form Australian Payments Plus The three entities (read the article Payments Industry Committee, AP+ welcome ACCC merger approval)
9 September 2021

Draft undertakings: Statement attributable to Robert Milliner, Industry Committee Chair

We welcome and support the ACCC’s ongoing consultation regarding the proposed merger of BPAY, eftpos and New Payments Platform Australia (read the article Draft undertakings: Statement attributable to Robert Milliner, Industry Committee Chair)
8 August 2021

Payments Industry Committee responds to ACCC

The Payments Industry Committee (“the Applicants”) has formally responded to the ACCC’s preliminary views regarding the proposed merger of eftpos, (read the article Payments Industry Committee responds to ACCC)
7 July 2021

ACCC approval sought for BPAY Group, eftpos and NPPA to amalgamate

To create a more efficient and agile Australian payments group to deliver new payments innovations faster for the benefit of (read the article ACCC approval sought for BPAY Group, eftpos and NPPA to amalgamate)
23 March 2021

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