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RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms

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RMS adds direct bank payments through GoCardless as Australian hotels brace for Reserve Bank reforms that could ban card surcharges and lift merchant costs.
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RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul

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Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.
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Late payments push Australian small firms into debt

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Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.
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Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
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Ecommpay report warns checkout friction 'hits zero'

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Ecommpay warns shoppers now have zero tolerance for checkout friction, with failed payments driving cart abandonment and lost revenue.
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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Mangopay hires former Spotify and GoCardless executive Andy Wiggan as Chief Product Officer to drive wallet-first growth and crypto expansion.
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Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
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GoCardless names Ian Boyd to lead Australia & New Zealand growth

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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GoCardless appoints Ian Boyd as GM for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth amid rising adoption of PayTo and changes to payment infrastructure.
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Australians lose AUD $500 annually due to dishonour fees

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that Australians face annual charges of up to AUD $500 in dishonour fees from banks and platforms, worsening financial stress for many.
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GoCardless partners with Optty to simplify Australian payments

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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GoCardless has partnered with Optty to simplify payment processes for Australian medium and large enterprises, enabling direct bank payments across 20 countries.
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i=Change teams with GoCardless to simplify charity payments

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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i=Change has partnered with GoCardless to enhance the donation process for businesses, making charitable contributions easier and more efficient.
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Rent The Roo partners with GoCardless to cut dishonour fees

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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GoCardless has teamed up with Rent The Roo to enhance payment experiences, eliminating dishonour fees and improving payment success rates for customers.
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Aryza & GoCardless expand global payment solutions

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Aryza Group has bolstered its collaboration with GoCardless to enhance global payment solutions, set to integrate advanced technologies by 2025.
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InsuredHQ & GoCardless join forces to streamline payments

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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InsuredHQ has joined forces with GoCardless to enhance payment processing for insurance firms in the Asia-Pacific, aiming for greater efficiency and reliability.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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GoCardless appoints Daliņš as VP, boosts Riga operations

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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GoCardless has named Pēteris Daliņš as VP of Operations and head of its Riga office, bolstering its leadership and footprint in Latvia's fintech sector.
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GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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GoCardless has acquired Nuapay from EML Payments, aiming to enhance its payment capabilities and expand its services in new sectors and markets.
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BillingPlatform named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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BillingPlatform has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Recurring Billing Applications, securing the top spot for Ability to Execute.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.