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Student payment reconciliation: How universities can reduce manual finance admin
Universities are expanding the ways students can pay, but more payment options can also create more work for finance teams. Automated student payment reconciliation can reduce manual admin, improve visibility and create a smoother experience for both students and universities.
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HuePay and Novatti Sign Partnership Agreement to Advance Payment Innovation Across Australia and New Zealand
Novatti has partnered with HuePay to support more seamless payment experiences across Australia and New Zealand. The collaboration will bring together local payment infrastructure with Chinese payment methods including Alipay and WeChat Pay, helping merchants better serve domestic and cross-border customers.
What education providers should look for in an international student payment partner
International student payments can affect enrolment, finance operations and the student experience. This guide outlines what education providers should look for in a payment partner, from relevant payment methods and system integration to settlement visibility, reconciliation, reporting, security and local support
RBA surcharging changes: What businesses need to know before 1 October 2026
The RBA is ending surcharges on Visa, Mastercard and eftpos payments from 1 October 2026. This update explains what is changing, who may be affected and what businesses should review before the new rules take effect.
What EduTECH 2026 revealed about the future of student payments
Discussions at EduTECH 2026 highlighted a growing focus on student payments, from the increasing use of WeChat Pay and Alipay by international students to demand for faster settlement and improved payment experiences. In this article, we explore the trends shaping higher education payments and what they mean for education providers supporting a global student community.
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Student payment reconciliation: How universities can reduce manual finance admin
Universities are expanding the ways students can pay, but more payment options can also create more work for finance teams. Automated student payment reconciliation can reduce manual admin, improve visibility and create a smoother experience for both students and universities.
HuePay and Novatti Sign Partnership Agreement to Advance Payment Innovation Across Australia and New Zealand
Novatti has partnered with HuePay to support more seamless payment experiences across Australia and New Zealand. The collaboration will bring together local payment infrastructure with Chinese payment methods including Alipay and WeChat Pay, helping merchants better serve domestic and cross-border customers.
What education providers should look for in an international student payment partner
International student payments can affect enrolment, finance operations and the student experience. This guide outlines what education providers should look for in a payment partner, from relevant payment methods and system integration to settlement visibility, reconciliation, reporting, security and local support
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RBA surcharging changes: What businesses need to know before 1 October 2026
The RBA is ending surcharges on Visa, Mastercard and eftpos payments from 1 October 2026. This update explains what is changing, who may be affected and what businesses should review before the new rules take effect.
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What EduTECH 2026 revealed about the future of student payments
Discussions at EduTECH 2026 highlighted a growing focus on student payments, from the increasing use of WeChat Pay and Alipay by international students to demand for faster settlement and improved payment experiences. In this article, we explore the trends shaping higher education payments and what they mean for education providers supporting a global student community.
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What the Federal Budget signals for fintechs: Stronger operations and smarter scale
Australia's latest Federal Budget reinforced several trends already reshaping fintech. From productivity and Digital ID to payments modernisation and partnership ecosystems, the Budget offers insight into how fintechs can scale more effectively in a more connected and competitive market.
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UNSW expands payment options for Chinese students through Alipay integration with Novatti
UNSW has expanded its international payment capabilities with the integration of Alipay into the MyUNSW Student Portal. Enabled by Novatti and delivered through the Xetta platform, the solution allows Chinese international students to pay tuition fees in Chinese Yuan while improving settlement and reconciliation workflows for the university.
Using Asian wallets to stand out in crowded tourist destinations
Accepting Asian wallets allows tourism businesses to meet travellers where they already are, creating confidence at checkout and unlocking more value from existing foot traffic. Discover how Novatti’s Asian payments solution helps operators capture international spend and deliver a smoother payment experience from arrival to purchase.
Reducing payment fees and admin overhead for language schools
How language schools can reduce payment friction, simplify administration, and support international students with Asian wallet payment solutions.
"Consumers from across the globe crave seamless and convenient ways to manage their rental payments – especially with the financial pressures many of us are facing. That’s why we’re committed to offering a diverse range of payment options that cater to modern consumer experiences. We’ve been delighted to work with Novatti to offer Asian wallet payments to our international users and provide them with greater convenience."
