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Shoppers Down Under Lead the World in Mobile-First Shopping
Shopping // July 02, 2025

Consumers in Australia are increasingly mobile-first, frequently reaching for their phones as part of their shopping experience. This goes beyond just making online purchases. The average Australian shopper uses their mobile devices to browse or buy nearly every day. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Shift4 Pays $180 Million for Australian Payments Processor Smartpay
Acquisitions // June 23, 2025

Integrated payments and commerce technology firm Shift4 agreed to acquire Australian payments processor Smartpay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Fiserv Acquires Australian Payment Facilitator Pinch Payments
Acquisitions // April 08, 2025

Fiserv says it has acquired payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments and its management platform Glassbox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Australia’s eCommerce Merchants Want Help as They Battle Chargebacks
eCommerce // March 19, 2025

Chargebacks are a fact of life in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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One-Click Convenience Drives Australia’s Mobile Shopping

September 11, 2025
Australia, while a burgeoning mobile-first market, presents a paradox for financial institutions, FinTech innovators and payment providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Australia’s eCommerce Merchants Want Help as They Battle Chargebacks

March 19, 2025
Chargebacks are a fact of life in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Australia and Brazil’s Shared Vision for the Future of Checkout

March 11, 2025
As digital economies race to streamline the payment process, the checkout experience is at the forefront of change, with innovations around customer experience and security redefining how merchants and consumers...

eCommerce Merchants in the Land Down Under Turn to PSPs for Fraud Expertise

February 03, 2025
For merchants the world over, the bid to improve eCommerce checkout — boosting sales as a result — is a bit of a tightrope walk. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Shift4 Pays $180 Million for Australian Payments Processor Smartpay

June 23, 2025
Integrated payments and commerce technology firm Shift4 agreed to acquire Australian payments processor Smartpay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Fiserv Acquires Australian Payment Facilitator Pinch Payments

April 08, 2025
Fiserv says it has acquired payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments and its management platform Glassbox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Visa Joins Forces With Australian Banks on B2B Payments

March 17, 2025
Visa has teamed with four of Australia’s biggest banks to simplify B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Zip: BNPL Offers Solution to 100 Million Americans Who Can’t Access Traditional Credit

February 25, 2025
Australia-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Zip said Tuesday (Feb. 25) that demand from consumers and merchants drove its growth in the most recent half. Get the Full Story...