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RBA reforms to ban surcharges & cap fees reshape payments

The RBA will ban surcharges and cap interchange fees on card payments by mid-2026, boosting alternative methods like Account-to-Account payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

ShopBack

Chemist Warehouse & ShopBack roll out Pay by Bank rewards

Chemist Warehouse and ShopBack launch Australia's first in-store Pay by Bank with rewards, cutting surcharges and boosting Cashback for shoppers nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Fintech

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked

Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Fintech

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Payment Technologies

NAB & Banked to launch 'Pay by Bank' for Australian shoppers

A unique banking alliance has been forged in Australia, as National Australia Bank teams up with global fintech Banked to bring Pay by Bank to consumers, enhancing transaction flexibility and control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

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Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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Banked appoints Lisa Scott as CEO for European operations

Banked appoints Lisa Scott as CEO of its European operations, driving the regional growth and expansion of its next-gen payment network.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023

Banked Stories

Australian Stories

RBA reforms to ban surcharges & cap fees reshape payments

Chemist Warehouse & ShopBack roll out Pay by Bank rewards

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

NAB & Banked to launch 'Pay by Bank' for Australian shoppers

Global Stories

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

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Banked appoints Lisa Scott as CEO for European operations

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