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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.
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.
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.
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AI, data, and the future of fintech in focus at Fintech Hui 2024
The discussions underscored the critical importance of placing customers at the heart of fintech innovation. The key lesson here is that understanding and addressing customer needs is foundational to creating meaningful and impactful financial technologies.

Novatti servicing the Chinese tourism rebound in Australia with digital wallet services
After a challenging hiatus due to the pandemic, Australian shores are about to welcome back an influx of Chinese tourists.

Novatti completes first charitable donation using eAUD as part of Australia’s CBDC pilot
Novatti Group (ASX:NOV) is pleased to announce that it has executed Australia’s first ever charitable donation using a stablecoin backed 1:1 by Australia’s CBDC (eAUD).

Novatti secures merchant acquiring licence in New Zealand
Novatti Group Limited (ASX:NOV), a leading fintech specialising in end-to-end payment solutions, has secured its merchant acquiring licence in New Zealand through its subsidiary, Novatti Acquiring Services (NZ) Limited.

Leading Australian Acquirer Novatti partners with MYPINPAD to offer businesses a new Tap on Phone payments solution
MYPINPAD, a global innovator in mobile card payments systems, today announced a new partnership with Novatti to deliver their Tap on Phone payments solution to the Australian market.

Riskified and Novatti Enter Exclusive Partnership to Provide Secure Payment Solutions Powered By Best-in-Class Chargeback Guarantee
By utilising Riskified’s premier Chargeback Guarantee offering, Novatti becomes the first and only online card processor in the Asia Pacific region to offer one hundred percent protection for fraudulent chargebacks to businesses.

Novatti announces AUDD stablecoin to go live on 1 November
Novatti Group Limited (ASX:NOV), announced at the Stellar Meridian conference in Rome, Italy overnight that AUDD will go live on the Stellar blockchain on 1 November 2022.

4 reasons why you should launch a Card-linked Loyalty Program
Have you got a brilliant payment idea that you want to transform into reality? Are you looking for a more efficient, coordinated way to bring your solution to market?

Novatti Physically at the iFX Expo in Cyprus!
iFX has a strong presence within the fintech industry and helped us connect with fellow leading technology and service providers.