Smartpay/Tyro. 

Has anyone used or had a quote from Tyro? I am just wondering if they offer the free efpos machine for higher turnover businesses? They don't advertises doing so. 

A quick look at Smartpay site. They add an automatic surcharge to the customers bill to cover card fees. On their example they have a 1.65% charge on a $29 meal. That's high. If that's a fixed fee of 0.48c as suggested on their site, my $5 coffee becomes $5.48. It's like being quoted a before gst price. Feels like a rip off I'm going next door for my favourite tipple from now on.

A meal for 2 at $70. 0.48c isn't going to be noticed by me (and I'm tight !!!) especially if the food was good. This is still 0.68% card fee. What do banks charge?

Small transactions but high customer turnover then smartpay is good for the business but maybe only short term or where local custom is not a priority!? Low customer turnover but high invoice charge, smartpay is very cheap. I doubt they will be interested in these businesses though. 

Tyro is looking to reduce those fees for the business. They have lots of cash. Experience directors and bank facilities. I would think Tyro have the ability to offer free machines if needed!?

Just had a beautiful walk on the caloundra boardwalk. Stopped for a coffee and paid using their Square efpos app. On the website they also charge 1.6% transaction fee. Bought other stuff so not sure if they passed on the fee. Competition is high!?