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What’s New at Zeller This July

4 min. read01.08.2021
By Team Zeller

Discover the latest features and tools we've delivered.

It’s been a busy few weeks at Zeller HQ. We’re constantly developing tools to help you run your business, whether you’re just starting out or scaling up.

To make sure you’re getting the most of your Zeller, here’s a rundown of what’s new.

Improved payment experience for your customers

The payment experience is just one part of the entire encounter a customer has with your business, but taking payment is often the last step in any business dealing – so it needs to be a positive, straightforward exchange.

For this reason, the payment screens are arguably the most important screens in Zeller Terminal; these are the screens your customers will see when paying for your goods or services. So, our talented team of designers has whipped up an eyecatching new payment flow.

Your customers will be prompted to tap their card, phone, smartwatch or other NFC enabled device to the top of Zeller Terminal, then wait for the processing screen to quickly change from Processing to Approved.

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After a slick transition to the green Approved screen, you can tap to print the receipt or send it electronically (via SMS or email), and send your customers on their way.

Zeller SIM Card

You can now add a Zeller SIM Card to your Zeller Terminal, enabling your business to be mobile without relying on WiFi or a personal hotspot. Zeller SIM Card is powered by Optus, so you can rest easy knowing 98.5% of the population of Australia is covered.

For just $15 a month, Zeller SIM Card comes with unlimited data. Use it as your terminal's primary method of internet connectivity, or you connect via your WiFi and use it as backup in the event of an internet service interruption.

Visit the Zeller Shop to purchase yours today, or read more about the benefits of Zeller SIM Card on the blog.

New Terminals page on your Zeller dashboard

Many Zeller merchants run multi-location businesses, which means multiple Zeller Terminals. We’ve built a new page in the Zeller Dashboard, Terminals, to enable you to quickly find and locate terminals across your business. It’s an extra level of visibility, for your convenience.

Navigate to the new Terminals page by expanding Payments, then clicking Terminal. From here, you’ll see a list of all Zeller Terminals attached to your account, organised by site. Click to find out more information about each terminal, such as Wi-Fi and SIM card, reassign the terminal and quickly access the site settings.

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Minimum and maximum transaction values

Zeller Terminals now have a minimum and maximum transaction value. The smallest transaction you can process through Zeller Terminal is now $1.00. You won’t be able to process any transaction where the total value (including a tip) is above $25,000.

This update reduces the risk of fraudulent transactions, and also minimises the chances of a member of staff accidentally processing a transaction with a few extra zeros.

If your business processes individual transactions over the $25,000 limit, please contact our local Support team on 1800 935 537.

Improved visibility of transactions

Visibility is key. You need visibility over the transactions processed through your Zeller Terminal, Zeller Transaction Account and Zeller Mastercard in order to track and understand how your business is spending and receiving money.

This is especially important if you are not the sole person responsible for your business’s finances. Perhaps you have a business partner, or have entrusted a member of staff with your business Mastercard.

You’re now able to click any transaction, and see details of every:

  • transaction made using Zeller Mastercard

  • settlements in to and out of your Zeller Transaction Account

  • settlement made to an external account

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View device diagnostics on your Zeller Terminal

It’s important that you’re able to easily access identifying information about your Zeller Terminal. If you ever run into an issue with your terminal, one of the first things our support team will ask for is your serial number.

You can access this information via the Settings page on your Zeller Terminal. Tap Diagnostics, and you’ll see the serial number of your Zeller Terminal, as well as the version you’re currently running.

This is also where you should navigate when you want to reset your device.

If you have any questions, reach out on Facebook or call our Support team on 1800 935 537. Or, email feedback@myzeller.com to provide any product feedback or feature ideas to our team directly.

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Meet Zeller: we’re reimagining banking for Australian businesses

Accepting payments, managing your finances, and paying recipients should be simple. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Our research shows the majority of Australian business owners are dissatisfied with their business banking. The truth is, most merchant services solutions aren’t built to help your business thrive. That’s where Zeller comes in. Today, we’re launching Zeller — giving Australian merchants affordable, accessible, and innovative tools that enable businesses to get paid, access their money, and manage cash flow — without ever having to set foot inside a bank. We’re reimagining business banking through powerful new technology, backed up by local support and personalised service. An innovative SME alternative to business banking “Innovative” isn’t a word usually heard in the context of merchant services. Finding integrated financial solutions to grow and support your business often requires you to weave together multiple products from different providers, which typically means longer processing times, more paperwork, and a more frustrating experience. Large enterprises benefit from financial solutions tailored to their specific needs; traditional banks have shown that they’re more than willing to pour resources into supporting big business. However, this comes at a cost to the everyday Aussies behind our small to medium sized businesses. SME owners are typically forced to fit the traditional banking mold, suffering through archaic onboarding processes only to be hit with high fees, lock-in contracts, and slow processing times when the paperwork is complete. For new business owners, this can present what seems like an insurmountable hurdle to starting and growing a venture. With 67% of businesses stating they would prefer a non-Big 4 bank, it’s clear that Australian business banking is fundamentally broken. A lack of innovation from the incumbents means merchants like you are overlooked and underserved, at a time when they should be thriving. Businesses need new tools, technology, and support to grow. And that’s why we built Zeller. What’s in the box Zeller is all-in-one payments and finance solution for Australian businesses. It helps to accelerate your business cash flow by giving you a next-generation EFTPOS terminal, a free business transaction account, and free business Mastercard, all in one box. 1. Zeller Terminal Our research revealed that 71% of business owners using clunky EFTPOS terminals regularly consider switching providers. High costs and expensive fees, slow deposits that impact cash flow, and a lack of local support are all common reasons for businesses looking to switch. The majority of Australian business owners are dissatisfied with outdated EFTPOS technology currently on the market. Zeller Terminal is an all-in-one card payment and EFTPOS solution. Our next-gen payment terminal allows you to accept every payment from every customer – Zeller Terminal accepts contactless devices, contactless cards, chip cards, magstripe cards, and will soon also accept alternative payment methods such as Alipay and ZipPay. As new payment methods continue to emerge and shape the way Australians pay for products and services, Zeller Terminal will adapt to support Australian businesses to grow. Read more about Zeller Terminal . 2. Zeller Transaction Account We understand that being able to effectively manage and access your cash flow is key to the long-term survival of your business.  That’s why we make sure your funds are available as quickly as possible after taking payment from a customer. Zeller Transaction Account is included free when you sign up for Zeller. Your account is instantly ready to use, giving you real-time visibility over your settlements and spending — no lengthy paperwork required. When you take payment through Zeller Terminal, funds are settled directly into your free Zeller Transaction Account within the day. You also have the option of sweeping your funds into any existing bank account, and they’ll be accessible as soon as your bank allows. Read more about Zeller Transaction Account . 3. Zeller Mastercard By giving you the tools to accept payments, store and settle funds, and spend your money, we're significantly reducing the time it takes for you to get access to your funds. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 60% of small businesses close within their first three years — and the most cited cause for business failure is poor cash flow. As a business owner, fast access to your funds to pay your staff, suppliers, or buy product, is imperative. Read more about Zeller Mastercard . By seamlessly combining these services into a fully integrated solution, Zeller significantly reduces the time businesses spend on finding a merchant services provider, completing lengthy applications, getting set up, and connecting disparate payments and financial services solutions — all while speeding up your business’s cash flow. Watch the video to see how Zeller works in more detail. Your business, your way Merchant services should work the way your business needs, allowing you to pick and choose the business banking products you need to sustain and grow a profitable business. With Zeller, you have the option to choose the parts you need – Zeller Terminal, Zeller Transaction Account, and Zeller Mastercard work just as powerfully together as an integrated solution as they do alongside your existing products. Learn more about our EFTPOS machines and how our newly launched products are changing business banking for the better.

Zeller Terminal: Your EFTPOS Payments Solution, and So Much More

Meet your newest recruit: a sleek, reliable multitasker that takes payments, processes sales, cuts costs, grows tips, splits bills, and boosts your brand. Once upon a time,  EFTPOS terminals did one thing: accept card payments. In 2024, they have become the beating heart of a business’s finances, incorporating myriad tools and features to help merchants not only deal with the increasing volume of card payments, but also make informed business decisions, deliver premium and branded customer service, and get you paid faster. Zeller Terminal is one such device that’s leading the way in payment technology in Australia. Integrated into Zeller’s financial ecosystem, which offers a  point-of-sale system ,  transaction account  and  savings account ,  debit cards  and  corporate cards , a  contact directory  and  mobile app , Zeller EFTPOS Terminal is a key component of an all-in-one system that gives businesses real-time visibility of their cash position, important sales insights, and near-instant access to their funds. So much more than an EFTPOS machine, Zeller Terminal is a key growth driver for your business, and below, we explain twelve reasons why. Top 12 benefits of Zeller Terminal 1. It saves your business money. Zeller Terminal is yours to own outright for the low cost of $99, or $199 if you choose Zeller Terminal 2, which comes with a built-in point-of-sale system. There are no monthly rental fees, no lock-in contracts, and no hidden costs. Once you start taking payments, you will only ever incur a 1.4% transaction fee for all card types – including AMEX – or 1.7% for over-the-phone transactions. Plus, with Zeller Terminal’s flexible surcharging capability, you can choose to pass on all or part of your merchant fee to the customer. Unlike many merchant services providers which lock you into surcharging for an added fee, Zeller’s zero-cost EFTPOS  option can be turned on, off, or customised at the press of a button. 2. It accepts every payment method. Zeller Terminal gives your customers the option to pay however is most convenient for them. To make payment, a customer can: tap their smartphone, watch, or other  NFC-enabled device  to the terminal tap their contactless debit and credit cards to the terminal insert a chip card into Zeller Terminal and, if needed, securely enter their PIN swipe their card and enter their PIN, or sign directly on the screen (available on Zeller Terminal 1 only) call you and read their card details over the phone 3. It simplifies checkout with a free, built-in point-of-sale system. Traditional point-of-sale software can be costly to growing businesses, which is why Zeller Terminal 2 incorporates a simple POS solution right into the hardware, for free:  Zeller POS Lite . Designed for micro, small, and mobile businesses, this easy-to-use POS solution records sales and delivers a fast and secure customer checkout experience. With Zeller POS Lite, you can: Manage a library of items directly on the terminal or via Zeller Dashboard or App Customise your product offering with modifiers and variants Design your home screen grid to allow quick access to frequently used items Generate itemised receipts which customers can receive via email, SMS, or QR code View detailed sales reports to understand what you are selling and when Create and manage discounts Get set up instantly – Zeller POS Lite comes automatically installed on Zeller Terminal 2 4. It boosts your brand with customisable receipts and screensavers. Zeller ensures your brand is central to the payment process by allowing you to customise both your receipts and your machine’s screensaver. Whether they’re printed or sent digitally as an email or SMS, Zeller receipts can incorporate a custom image at the top of the receipt, as well as business details, social media handles, a brief message or returns policy. Similarly, Zeller Terminal’s large digital screen can be customised with an image of your choice, allowing you to engage your customers with your brand while you scan their items or pull up their order on your point-of-sale. Much more than a simple payment device, Zeller Terminal is an innovative marketing tool that can be leveraged to instil your brand messaging. Customise your Terminal screensaver and your receipt to align with your brand. 5. It splits payments. Gone are the days of making your customers get out their phone calculator to figure out who owes what after a group meal. Zeller Terminal’s  Split Payments  functionality gives customers the option of splitting by custom value or by number of people. Not only is this more convenient for your patrons, but it speeds up the payment process, freeing up the EFTPOS terminal for it to be used by other staff. Additionally, by giving each individual customer the option to pay their share, it gives them all the opportunity to provide a tip. Everyone tips differently, so by giving more power to each customer, it is not only a more democratic process, it's likely to result in cumulatively greater tips for your business. 6. It settles the bill, tableside. Zeller Terminal’s  Pay at Table  feature is revolutionising the dining experience. Where before waitstaff would have to jostle between the diner’s table and the point-of-sale machine to settle a bill, Zeller Terminal now allows you to see total outstanding bills, take payments and close tables — all on one device. Rather than the customer paying at the counter or finalising the bill in the traditional, time-consuming manner, waitstaff can deliver the bill and the mobile payment device, all at the same time. The status of a table is updated in real time and synced across all machines, reducing human error and optimising the whole operation. 7. It makes processing refunds easy. Zeller Terminal supports both complete and partial refunds – and you, as a business owner, have the ability to restrict who can provide a customer with a refund. It’s an added level of protection for your business. Refunding a payment doesn’t cost your business anything; Zeller doesn’t charge any additional fees for refunding a customer. 7. It gives you real-time insights. Track key metrics from your Zeller Terminal in your own Zeller Dashboard or on  Zeller App . By providing powerful real-time data and a searchable transaction history, Zeller equips you with the tools you need to better manage cash flow, identify cost-saving opportunities and sales patterns. With most payment services providers, daily transaction information is unavailable until totals are tallied up at close of business — and important business information can only be found in a monthly merchant services statement. Having the ability to see how your business is performing at a glance enables you to quickly understand your short-term cash flow, progress sales targets to meet (and outperform) business objectives, and ultimately make smarter business decisions. 9. It gets you paid faster with same-day settlements. When you settle your funds into a Zeller Transaction Account, your day’s takings from Zeller Terminal will be deposited into your account the very same night, 365 days a year. If you choose to settle your funds into a third-party bank account, you will receive them the next business day. Speeding up the settlement process means you have access to your funds faster, helping to keep your cash flow healthy, and helping to avoid delays to wage payments or supply orders. 10. It can be controlled remotely. If your business operates across multiple locations, you need an easy way to manage your EFTPOS payment terminals. Every one of your Zeller Terminals can be controlled from your Zeller account, ensuring consistency across your entire operation. Update your staff permissions, enable and disable surcharging, update the information on your receipts, and more from one easy, online location. 11. It increases your tips. Zeller Terminal makes it easy for customers to leave a tip. This is particularly useful for hospitality businesses — you don’t have to enable the feature, but the functionality is there. You can configure your Zeller Terminal to provide a range of tipping options, either prompting a customer to leave a tip calculated on a percentage of their purchase or allowing them to enter a custom amount. This is a proven tactic, designed to grow tips for your business. 12. It reduces paper with digital and QR code receipts. A recent study* revealed that Australia produces 10.6 billion paper receipts annually, but because of their chemical coating, none of them can be recycled. With consumers and businesses becoming increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, many are choosing digital receipts as a convenient and sustainable alternative. Zeller Terminal embraces this step forward by offering customers the choice to have their receipts sent via email or SMS (available on both terminal models), or they can quickly scan a QR code which appears on-screen after the payment has been processed and download their receipt directly to their smartphone (Zeller Terminal 2 only). *‘Life Journey of an Average Receipt’ report, commissioned by Slyp, undertaken by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Plus protection for your business. Zeller uses end-to-end encryption and industry best practices to protect transactions from the time they are taken at the terminal to the time your money is received. Whether you choose to use an open or secured Wi-Fi connection or a mobile broadband-based connection, all the information Zeller processes is encrypted to our servers. Our team adheres to industry best practices in cybersecurity and threat management, constantly monitoring transactions for suspicious activity and blocking fraudulent transactions. When payment disputes occur, our team of experts deals with the bank for you, helping you avoid costly chargebacks. We’re always looking ahead. Our team of developers are hard at work, continuously building new functionality to give your business an edge. That's why, when you sign up for Zeller, there are no lock-in contracts or commitments. We know you’ll love our solution enough to never want to leave. Learn more about how  Zeller Terminal  can help your business grow by accepting every card payment, quickly and securely, for one low rate. By sharing your details with us, we may contact you from time to time. 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Meet Zeller SIM Card: Connectivity You Can Rely On

Protect from Wi-Fi outages and get flexibility to sell on-the-go for pocket change. We’ve all experienced the frustrations of poor internet connectivity and service disruptions, however that frustration pales in significance compared to the impact an outage can have on your business. When your Wi-Fi or personal hotspot cuts out, your business is left exposed to the risks of lost revenue, reduced productivity, and customer complaints. There are many potential reasons for an internet connection to drop, which can range from equipment failures to power outages to faults on the line – all of which are out of your control. The good news is that Zeller Terminal can be powered through Wi-Fi, personal hotspot or Zeller SIM Card to ensure you can continue serving customers without disruption. Keep reading to discover some of the ways adding a Zeller SIM Card to your Zeller Terminal can benefit your business. Mobility More than just providing reliable connectivity, using Zeller SIM Card enables businesses to be more mobile. SIM connectivity is a great option for any mobile business, such as a food truck, pop-up retailer or mobile service provider, because SIM cards provide connectivity where there may not otherwise be internet. Instead of being reliant on Wi-Fi or a personal hotspot, Zeller Terminal together with Zeller SIM Card allows you to operate your business from anywhere and be mobile from one place to the next without any additional set-up or infrastructure. Reliability If your business advertises that it accepts credit cards and other cashless payment methods, you need to make sure this option is always available to your customers. Zeller SIM Card is powered by Optus, which covers a huge 98.5% of the population of Australia. That means you can rely on Zeller SIM Card to keep your Zeller Terminal connected to the internet, from wherever business takes you. You can use your SIM connectivity as the primary method of internet connectivity, or connect your Zeller Terminal to your Wi-Fi and rest easy knowing Zeller SIM Card is there to back you up in case of interruption. Faster transactions A quick transaction is reliant on a fast internet connection. However, your staff may not always take payment while standing directly next to your Wi-Fi router or hotspot. When connectivity is weak, transactions typically take longer – and customers become disgruntled. No one likes waiting, so don’t make them. Zeller SIM Card will ensure you can continue to take payment from every customer efficiently. Better customer experience These days, customers expect to be able to pay from wherever is most convenient for them – whether that’s by the road (for click and collect purchases), at the table, or another location. Zeller SIM Card allows you to bring the terminal to the customer, and provide an even better customer experience. Fewer late payments If you’re in the practice of issuing invoices, pairing your Zeller Terminal with Zeller SIM Card can considerably speed up the time it takes for funds to hit your bank account. It takes an average of 25.5 days for an invoice to be paid. If you process the transaction through Zeller Terminal, the funds will be in your account by the next business day – or even faster, if you settle the funds to your Zeller Transaction Account. Plus, you’ll save yourself the administrative burden of issuing and chasing up invoices. How does Zeller SIM Card work? Zeller SIM Card is available for a flat fee of $15 per month, and we’ll even give you your first month of data for free. With unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, and the option to cancel at any time, it’s an obvious choice for businesses seeking to mitigate the risks of poor connectivity and provide an exceptional customer experience. Plus, having a separate service plan provides visibility into cost, and does not count towards your phone or tablet’s monthly data quota. Zeller SIM Card can be purchased from the Zeller Shop with free express shipping and same-day dispatch. And, if you purchase Zeller SIM Card during the month of July 2021, you’ll receive free data until 1 October 2021 — that’s three months of unlimited data, for free.

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