Regional banking inquiry: NSW tourism hotspot, Tasmanian business advocates to argue why cash is king
Businesses, councils, and banking representatives will speak at public hearings held by the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport.
Visa and Mastercard to limit “tying conduct” that offers some merchants cheaper credit processing fees
Payment giants Visa and Mastercard have pledged not to offer merchants cut-price credit transaction rates if they lock into their debit transaction systems, a move small business advocates hope will level the playing field for local SMEs.
Waste not, want not: Up launches recycled plastic debit card with Seabin in sustainability push
Up has launched a new debit card made from 82% recycled materials and a fresh partnership with waste-data startup Seabin, as the digital bank targets a new generation of eco-conscious spenders.
Zeller launches small business debit cards, replacing the traditional bank sign-up process with Officeworks
Entrepreneurs are set to gain near-instant access to transaction accounts and physical debit cards without ever entering a bank branch, under an ambitious plan Zeller hopes will expand its market.
Labor pledges to cut invoicing delays, minimise merchant fees, and slash red tape in its small business election platform
Labor has made its election pitch to the small business community, promising to cap invoice payment times at 30 days, champion lower merchant service fees, standardise disaster support, and slash red tape at tax time.
Credit is out, debit is in: How COVID-19 has influenced consumer behaviour
The COVID-19 pandemic keeps sorting out winners from losers. And the humble debit card is now a huge winner.
