NAB

NAB merchant services including Easy Tap mobile and Smart terminals.

In-person rate
1.15%
Online rate
Custom quote
Monthly fee
$25/mo
Contract
No lock-in (60 days notice)

Best for

NAB business customers and businesses needing mobile-only acceptance.

Pricing breakdown

Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.

In-person payments

EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.

Transaction rate
1.15%

1.15% flat rate covers all card types. NAB Easy Tap app is 1.4% with no monthly fee.

Monthly fee
$25/mo

Terminal rental.

Terminal cost
$25/mo rental
Setup fee
Free

Online payments

Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.

Transaction rate
Custom quote
Monthly fee
$25/mo

Terminal rental.

Setup fee
Free

Other fees

Chargeback fee
Custom quote
AMEX rate
1.15%

Included in the 1.15% flat rate.

International card surcharge
Custom quote
Early termination fee
60 days notice

No lock-in; standard notice period applies.

Instant payout fee
Next business day
Refund fee
Custom quote
PCI compliance fee
Custom quote

Contract terms

Contract length
No lock-in (60 days notice)
Settlement time
Next business day
Least-cost routing
Yes
Recurring billing
Yes

Last verified 14 May 2026.

Accepted payment methods

Cards, wallets, and other methods supported by NAB for Australian merchants.

Cards

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • EFTPOS
  • AMEX
  • UnionPay
  • JCB
  • Diners Club

Digital wallets

  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Samsung Pay

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

  • Phone-based Easy Tap for low-volume businesses
  • Big Four bank backing
  • Integrated banking

Cons

  • No public pricing
  • Setup process longer than fintech alternatives

About NAB

NAB offers a full suite of merchant payment products from soft-POS Easy Tap (phone-based) through to integrated Smart terminals. Pricing is custom-quoted.

NAB was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

How NAB compares

Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated monthly cost.

NAB

In-person rate
1.15%
Online rate
Custom quote
Monthly fee
$25/mo
Terminal cost
$25/mo rental
Contract length
No lock-in (60 days notice)
Settlement time
Next business day
Est. monthly cost

Zeller

$633/mo est.

In-person rate
1.4%
Online rate
1.7% + $0.25
Monthly fee
Free
Terminal cost
From $99
Contract length
No lock-in
Settlement time
Next business day
Est. monthly cost
$633/mo

Stripe

$723/mo est.

In-person rate
1.7% + $0.30
Online rate
1.7% + $0.30
Monthly fee
Free
Terminal cost
Hardware quoted
Contract length
No lock-in
Settlement time
Standard payouts
Est. monthly cost
$723/mo

Square

$757/mo est.

In-person rate
1.6%
Online rate
2.2%
Monthly fee
Free
Terminal cost
$65
Contract length
No lock-in
Settlement time
Next day
Est. monthly cost
$757/mo

Common questions about NAB

The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.

  • NAB charges in-person transactions at 1.15% for Australian merchants. Compare these rates against other providers on our payment-providers comparison page.

  • NAB does not require a lock-in contract for Australian merchants. You can switch providers at any time without an exit fee.

  • NAB settles funds on a next business day schedule for Australian merchants. Settlement timing can be a deciding factor for cash flow, see how it compares on our payment-providers comparison page.

  • NAB accepts AMEX in Australia at 1.15%. Some providers price AMEX higher than Visa and Mastercard, so check the comparison before signing on.

  • Yes. NAB offers least-cost routing in Australia, which can lower the cost of contactless debit transactions by routing them through the cheaper EFTPOS network. This is a real saving for busy retail and hospitality merchants.

  • NAB is best suited to nab business customers and businesses needing mobile-only acceptance. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.

  • We may earn a commission when you click through to NAB and sign up, where a commercial arrangement is in place. This never affects ranking, the data we publish, or the comparisons we make on this page. Read our terms for the full picture.

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