2026 marks the 42nd anniversary of the first electronic payment made in Australia
To mark this special occasion, PayDay News is looking back, and forward in this special edition.
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Fintech
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Apr 22, 2026
Mystery to shroud BECS future until July: AusPayNet
Despite potential impacts on NPP-centric fintechs and other payments stakeholders, AusPayNet won’t make public the results of its assessment of options to upgrade the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) until July.
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Fintech
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Apr 22, 2026
Sydney’s Hello Clever teams with Checkout.com on global AI and rewards play
A new deal with Checkout.com aims to further expand Sydney based Hello Clever’s international growth strategy, having already established regional headquarters in Singapore, New York, and Tokyo.
Fintech
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Apr 22, 2026
Global processor Paymentology partners with Cuscal and Constantinople to expand into Australia
Global issuer-processor, Paymentology is expanding down under forming strategic partnerships and marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Fintech
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Apr 15, 2026
Accommodation providers look for cheaper pay options in wake of surcharge ban
With Australia's planned ban on card surcharges set to take effect on 1 October, GoCardless said accommodation providers are seeking lower-cost payment alternatives to protect margins.
A2A
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Apr 15, 2026
Bank lobby conflates NPP costs with cards fees ... and threatens more fees!
Small businesses and cardholders might soon be paying higher card fees to help the big banks’ build the New Payments Platform (NPP) and defend their profits from multinationals, according to bank lobbyists.
Fintech
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Apr 15, 2026
Bolt repurposes AP+ white elephant Beem after Binance setback
As it looks to recover from an embarrassing short-lived relationship with controversial crypto wallet Binance, Bolt Group's latest move is to give Beem a facelift and turn it into a “true everyday money app”.
Cash
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Apr 15, 2026
Cash still growing as ATM withdrawals hit a six-year high and debit surges
ATM withdrawals reached $9.3 billion in February, the highest single month since July 2020 when $9.7 billion was withdrawn. It is the only form of cash access still growing, up 2% annually as debit card usage continues to surge.
Fintech
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Apr 15, 2026
Coinbase’s green light with AFSL
In an Aussie first, Coinbase will bring perpetuals, futures, options, and a full suite of financial products to one of the world's most engaged crypto markets thanks to a retail derivatives authorisation.
Fintech
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Apr 15, 2026
Delays and outlook see EML shares dive
ASX listed EML’s new CEO Adam Olding faces a serious challenge after the company’s revised outlook saw shares take a big dive on Monday.
Fintech
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Apr 15, 2026
Shift4 in the frame as Cuscal moves on NZ Paymark
Cuscal is buying New Zealand’s answer to eftpos - Paymark – in a deal that may secure a brighter future for one of its biggest customers, Shift4, in the land of the long white cloud.
Fintech
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Apr 8, 2026
Game on. PSPs and acquirers fight to survive in a post-surcharge world
Ahead of what is likely to be the biggest Payment Service Provider (PSP) and acquiring market shakeup in decades, Tyro, Zeller, Westpac and CBA are already wooing customers for the post-surcharging world, while ANZ remains mum on its plans for ANZ Worldline.