Are there updates on integrated EFTPOS machines in Australia?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

Australian retailers are seeking integrated EFTPOS terminals for Shopify POS to eliminate manual payment entry errors and streamline transactions. Currently, Shopify Payments only supports online transactions in Australia, forcing brick-and-mortar stores to manually enter amounts into separate terminals.

Current Limitations:

  • No native EFTPOS integration available for Australian physical stores
  • WisePad 3 terminals (Shopify’s solution) don’t accept EFTPOS-only cards or allow account selection
  • Merchants must use external terminals (like Tyro, ANZ) requiring duplicate transaction entry
  • This creates processing errors, especially during busy periods

Cost Concerns:

  • Shopify Payments fees average 1.13% versus 0.45% for bank-issued terminals
  • One analysis showed annual costs of $25,312 with Shopify versus $12,216 using alternative POS systems with bank terminals
  • Many merchants view the fee difference as prohibitive

Merchant Response:

  • Several businesses have switched to alternative POS systems (Vend, HikeUp) that integrate with both Shopify online stores and bank EFTPOS terminals
  • Others are considering leaving Shopify entirely for unified solutions
  • The issue remains unresolved since the original 2019 inquiry, with merchants expressing frustration that integrated EFTPOS is available in USA, UK, and Canada but not Australia
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Hi Kate,

No problem at all.

I couldn’t find the EFTPOS terminal specifically in the Shopify compatible section search on POS99 but did find other parts of their equipment and maybe that explains why. The links above are all the POS hardware sites I know Shopify has compatible hardware with for Australia, so hoping you can find one which suits your needs.

All the best, Nick