Lower Interchange Fees Are Coming
Most of the conversation around the RBA’s October 2026 reforms has focused on one thing: the surcharge ban. And understandably so, as it’s the change customers will notice at checkout.
April 30, 2026
We support businesses across Australia with all their in-store and online payment needs. Our local representatives are based in major cities and regions nationwide, ready to provide tailored advice, setup, and ongoing personalised support for everything from EFTPOS terminals to payment gateways.
As your complete payment partner, Venue Smart makes it easy to accept payments in-store, online, or on the go, with one trusted provider. Reduce costs, simplify operations, and serve your customers better with our fully integrated solutions.
Start saving money on fees immediately with Venue Smart's EFTPOS terminals and in-store payment acceptance solutions.
Accumulating fees by accepting payments with Stripe, PayPal & other providers? Chat with one of our local representatives about our online payment gateway solution.
We ensure that our merchants receive only the very best in both software and hardware solutions.
Our Australian-wide franchisees are dedicated to providing you with the very best service and support.
Feeling trapped by one of your current suppliers? Ask us for advice, we are here to help you find the right solution for your business.
At Venue Smart, we pride ourselves on creating longstanding relationships with our clients.
“We have installed an EFTPOS Terminal from Venue Smart approx 2 months ago. It has operated exactly as they explained and we now no longer have to monitor our compliance with Credit Card Surcharges as this is all part of the Venue Smart terminal and arrangement. Great service and great product, I would recommend this terminal to all businesses.”
“Frank from Venue Smart was able to restructure my ATM contract. I went from an unfair $50 per month to over $650 on average per month. I couldn’t be happier with his service and assistance. I highly recommend Venue Smart.”
“Venue Smart’s integrated Eftpos solutions has been a real game-changer. I’ve tried multiple facilities in the past from a number of different providers in order to reduce overheads, with no success.”
Adam, Multi-site franchisees in QLD
“Since transitioning to Venue Smart, we’ve noticed a significant drop in terminal outages, which has made a real difference to our day-to-day operations. The level of service and ongoing support has been excellent, and it’s reassuring to know we have someone like Darryl in our corner.”
Bailey – Yahava KoffeeWorks
As a business owner, we understand that you are always looking for ways to save money and run your business more efficiently.
One area where you can save money is through merchant services. Venue Smart offers a suite of merchant services that can help you save money on credit card processing fees, merchant account fees, and more.
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Most of the conversation around the RBA’s October 2026 reforms has focused on one thing: the surcharge ban. And understandably so, as it’s the change customers will notice at checkout.
Yesterday, on 31 March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed a major shift in how card payments will work at the point of sale. From 1 October 2026, businesses
Your customer taps their loyalty card at the counter — their coffee is paid for and a reward lands in their account in the same motion, no banking app required.
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