By business type
EFTPOS and card payments for retail
Counter sales with a mix of debit and credit. Weigh the processing rate against any terminal rental, and check least-cost routing is on for contactless debit.
We compare 18 providers — see the full list. We do not compare every provider in the Australian market, and we do not compare every plan each provider offers.
Compare providers for retail
Pick your business type in the calculator to pre-select sector-default terminals.
What tends to matter for retail
- Counter and mobile checkout
- Debit/credit mix handled at your rate
- Buy-outright or rented hardware options
Other business types
Rankings are ordered purely on lowest estimated card acceptance cost; equipment is shown separately and never enters the ranked figure. Figures are indicative and carry the date each was verified — confirm with the provider before switching. See how we compare.