Westpac EFTPOS Air Tap to Pay

iPhone Android

Australian bank's no-hardware Tap to Pay app with no monthly fees or lock-in.

Platforms: iPhone & Android
Company: Westpac Banking Corporation
Monthly fee: None to start
Best for: Australian businesses wanting a bank-backed app

About Westpac EFTPOS Air Tap to Pay

Westpac EFTPOS Air is a major Australian bank's Tap to Pay app, accepting contactless cards and digital wallets directly on a phone or tablet with no setup costs, monthly fees or lock-in — one of Australia's first Tap to Pay on iPhone launches.

Pricing

1.4% per transaction; no setup costs, monthly fees or lock-in.

Key features

No monthly fee
Multiple users
Cards + wallets
Bank-backed

Where it's available

Westpac EFTPOS Air is available in: Australia.

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