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Consumer research: cards still on top but digital options gaining ground

Physical bank cards are still New Zealanders’ favourite way to pay, but digital wallets are gaining ground on traditional payment methods, according to consumer research undertaken by Payments NZ.

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Industry registers

Here you will find the Bank Branch and EFTPOS Device Register and Device Dates Register that we manage for the industry plus the device registration application form and other information about the EFTPOS device life cycle.

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Commerce Commission market study and application for authorisation

We welcome the recommendations that have arisen from the Commerce Commission Te Komihana Tauhokohoko market study into personal banking services.

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20 Aug 2024

Digital Identity for the payments industry – findings from workshop released

A recent workshop hosted by Payments NZ explored how digital identity can enhance the security, inclusivity, and efficiency of payment systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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9 Aug 2024

Merchants see weekend gains from seven-day payments

Retailers are banking gains from Aotearoa New Zealand’s move to seven-day payments, with an average of $200 million in EFTPOS payments settled to merchants each weekend over the system’s first year.

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19 Jul 2024

Switching banks

There are industry standards and protocols around the transfer of accounts and reoccurring payment instructions from one bank to another.

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