Local EFTPOS terminal reseller and installer
Sign up local shops and cafes with card terminals from a payment provider, then set them up and look after them.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You become an authorised reseller or referral partner for a payment provider or terminal supplier. You visit local businesses, compare terminal and fee options, install the machine, train staff and act as the friendly local contact when something goes wrong.
Your first three steps
- Research the payment providers and terminal suppliers in Australia that take on resellers or referral partners, and compare their commission and terms
- Apply to become a partner with one or two providers and ask for demo terminals
- Visit businesses on a local shopping strip or at a market, offer a free fee comparison and ask for a few early customers
Who pays
Shops, cafes, salons, tradies and market traders who need a new terminal or want to switch from their current one. Payment providers pay you commission or a share of ongoing fees.
How it makes money
Commission or an ongoing share of the fees from each business you sign up, depending on your agreement with the provider. Some resellers also charge for setup, training or on-site support.
Skills that help
- Friendly, honest selling
- Comfortable with basic tech and set-up
- Explaining fees and contracts clearly
- Reliable follow-up and aftercare
Watch out for
- Read the reseller agreement closely: commission rules, clawbacks and who owns the customer relationship
- Check what you can and can't say about fees and savings, as misleading claims can breach Australian Consumer Law
- Check whether any financial services or credit licensing rules apply to the products you offer
- Card data and privacy: check security requirements from your provider and your privacy obligations
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance are worth checking
- Income can be slow to build when most of it is ongoing commission
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: local EFTPOS terminal reseller and installer
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start as an EFTPOS reseller?
Startup costs are estimates, typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on the provider you partner with, any demo equipment, and your insurance and travel. Read the reseller agreement closely before signing.
How much can an EFTPOS reseller earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many businesses you sign up and your commission terms. Income can be slow to build when most of it is ongoing commission.
What rules should I check before reselling card terminals?
Things to check: commission rules, clawbacks and who owns the customer relationship in your agreement, what you can say about fees under Australian Consumer Law, any financial services or credit licensing rules, and card data and privacy requirements.
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