Case Studies Success Stories

Hairstyles come and go, but for Bailey & Co Hair Salon in Black Rock one thing was constant: ever-rising EFTPOS fees. That all changed when owner Marcia switched to Zero Cost™ EFTPOS from Smartpay and those fees disappeared, saving the business $17,000 a year.

Whether it’s offering a paddock-to-plate experience or keeping card payments honest, Mountain Side Meats in Shoalhaven are big believers in transparency. So, when owners Nathan and Amanda had to address the cost of their rising EFTPOS fees, they chose to switch to Zero Cost™ EFTPOS rather than raise prices.

The Star Hotel in Yackandandah has seen many fortunes made since it opened its doors in 1863 during the Goldrush. Today, the Hotel owners Matt and Kim Frauenfelder are saving a small fortune - $25,000 per annum – simply by switching to Zero Cost™ EFTPOS.

Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tequila – Si Senorita Bar in Fitzroy likes to keep things traditional, says Bar Manager Cati. But there is also a time and place for making changes too, she adds, especially when that change can save your business thousands of dollars. “After switching from the bank’s standard EFTPOS to Zero Cost™ EFTPOS, we were saving about $10,000 to $12,000 a year."

Haley, the Lollipop’s franchise owner in Bayswater WA, loves the joy her children’s playland brings. She also loves that her business is no longer paying EFTPOS fees as making the switch to Zero Cost™ EFTPOS is saving them about $12,000 every year.

Singles add up in cricket. And in the hospitality trade, so too do card transaction costs. That’s why the Cricketers Arms, a popular hotel near the SCG, decided to introduce a no-fuss surcharge using Zero Cost™ EFTPOS from Smartpay. One simple change; one massive result.

For The Evening Boutique, which sells high-end evening and bridal wear, Covid had one small positive for the business: It caused them to look again at their EFTPOS solution. "Covid was tough, and part of that was because of a big increase in card payments and the associated fees," says Mary, the owner.

Kogarah Deli has a reputation for delighting customers with specialty meats, but what delighted owner Chris was finding a payment specialist who could save him thousands on EFTPOS fees.

Change happens every year in the snowsport and mountain bike industry. But when Glenyse, the owner of Rocky Valley Bikes and Snowsports in Mt Beauty, Victoria, knew the good kind of change wasn't happening, she replaced the old and outdated with something new and high-performing, Smartpay's Zero Cost™ EFTPOS.

In golf, it's your short game. In business, it's your cash flow. When you make improvements here, you can transform your overall performance. For James, the owner of Elite Golf in North Turramurra, it was Covid that highlighted the impact his bank's EFTPOS fees were having on his cash flow.

If a few shots off your game is worth celebrating, imagine what shaving $19K off your club expenses feels like. That’s what switching to Smartpay’s Zero Cost EFTPOS solution did for Waterford Valley Golf Course.

The right treatment makes all the difference. That's true for skin, and it's true for your business's bottom line. For Marissa, the owner of Ella Baché Armidale, changing her EFTPOS regimen and switching to Smartpay Zero Cost EFTPOS has made a big difference to her cash flow.