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
ANZ boosts Plus transfers with tracking & fraud checks
ANZ adds in-app tracking, delivery estimates and fraud checks to Plus transfers as it expands overseas payments to more than 250 destinations.
Australian businesses embrace social selling, PayPal says
PayPal says Australian firms are rapidly turning social platforms into sales channels, with smaller businesses leading the shift and Gen Z driving demand.
Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs
Ant International and Citi are targeting Australian export SMEs with a real-time PayTo option, aiming to ease cash flow and speed cross-border top-ups.
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
CommBank deploys agentic AI to uncover emerging fraud and scam patterns, generating detection rules across 80 million daily payment signals.
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Reviews
Expert Columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
Australia is building a stablecoin system that excludes consumers
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.
Paymentology enters Australia with local payments ties
Paymentology launches in Australia with Cuscal and Constantinople alliances, tapping the nation's fast-growing digital payments market and domestic rails.
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Tabit chief executive Barry Shaked outlines five checks for Australian hospitality operators choosing mobile-first systems to cut labour pressure and lift sales.
AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering
Foreign banks in Australia face pressure to tighten anti-money laundering checks after AUSTRAC found weak reporting, blind spots and money mule exposure.
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
FinTech Australia has named Xero policy chief Grace Gown to its board as the industry body steps up its push for fintech-friendly regulation.
Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow
Visa study finds Australian SMBs are relying on personal credit to plug cashflow gaps, with many short on formal credit and bogged down by admin.
Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
Coinbase Australia secures ASIC approval for retail derivatives, paving the way for crypto and equity perpetuals before broader regulated products.
Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia
Visa and Westpac to launch mobile wallet fleet payments in Australia, giving businesses real-time controls and wider merchant acceptance from 2026.
Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs
Zeller rolls out Terminal 1x for Australian merchants, bundling POS and payments in one device to tackle rising fixed costs.
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.
Studio LDN wins healthcare briefs from Medcast & Hola
Studio LDN lands healthcare work from Medcast, Hola Health and a global device group as it expands into brand, UX and AI-led design.
Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic
Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.
Late payments threaten Payday Super for small businesses
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
Australia is building a stablecoin system that excludes consumers
Australia backs bank-run stablecoin trials while shutting out consumers, risking faster payments that entrench, not challenge, the status quo.
MONEYME unveils 1% cashback card as points lose shine
MONEYME launches 1% cashback credit card as new research shows Australians are turning away from complex points-based rewards schemes.
Monoova unveils FX Hub for streamlined global payments
Monoova launches FX Hub to unite local collections, FX conversion and global settlement in one automated flow, cutting delays and complexity.
Fintech forecast to add AUD $37 billion to Australia's GDP
Australia's fintech sector could add AUD $37 billion to GDP and hit AUD $71 billion in revenue by 2035, if capital and policy align.
Visa expands Bridge partnership to boost SMB payments
Visa widens Bridge tie-up to let more firms issue stablecoin-backed cards, targeting faster, more certain cross-border SMB payments.
Job Moves
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
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Former PayPal Exec Joins Cloudfloat Fintech Startup
HungryHungry appoints Narelle Yacoub to newly created Managing Director role
Former Mastercard Exec Joins mx51 as Chief Product Officer
