Westpac Banking Corporation


Merchant services

Virtual credit card payments

Essentials

  • PayWay's Virtual Terminal module is accessible from any secure computer or mobile device that has internet connection
  • Single transactions at a time
  • Fully authorised live transactions
  • 1 facility for multiple staff
  • Simple to use - no integration necessary
  • Accept Visa, MasterCard®, AMEX® and Diners Club®1
  • Access to reports, statements, billing information and account support
  • Online help available
  • Linked to a Westpac Business transaction account so funds will be paid into your account within 24 hours2
  • Accessible via your mobile phone
  • This module can be used to provide over the phone support to customers complimenting your website payment solution.


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Did you know?

Westpac is currently piloting a Mobile PayWay App for iPhone.

Things you should know
  • 1. To add an Amex or Diners Club facility, you will need to enter into a separate agreement with those providers.
  • 2. Online funds will generally be paid into your account within 24 hours if you have a Westpac account and settlement occurs at 5.30pm. On weekends and public holidays, funds will be received on the next business day.
  •   Applications for merchant facilities are subject to approval. Conditions, fees and charges apply.
  • American Express® is a registered trademark of American Express Company.
    Diners Club® is the registered trademark of Diners Club International Limited.
    MasterCard®  is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.

Features

We'll set up your logon and password details and send support information for you and your staff.

Virtual credit card payments - PayWay Virtual Terminal module 

  • Transactions validated before they are processed
  • Multiple merchants may be set up within the one facility
  • Secure web page allows authorised users to accept payments and make refunds
  • To prevent fraud, refunds are only allowed against previous payments
  • Online searchable transaction history for up to 220 days
  • Option to calculate credit card surcharge
  • Downloadable reconciliation file detailing transactions
  • Settlement reporting
  • Download raw sales data to Excel for further analysis
  • Failed payments can be automatically retrieved by PayWay if you enable this feature.

Accessible via these mobile devices:

  • iPhone
  • BlackBerry® 6000 series and higher
  • Nokia devices based on Symbion OS
  • Sony Ericsson
  • Android based devices including those from HTC, LG and Motorola.
Things you should know
  •   Applications for merchant facilities are subject to approval. Conditions, fees and charges apply.
  • iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. BlackBerry is a trademark of Research In Motion Limited (RIM) registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Portions of this page are reproduced from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Visit www.android.com for more information.

Fees

Every business is different  and because what you offer, where you offer it, how many you sell and how much you sell them for differs from one business to the next, it's best to contact us for a detailed quote where we can work out what product is best for your business and the fees that will apply.

Here is a list of fees and charges. A full list is available on request. Not all fees and charges may apply to your business.

Fees and charges explained
Fee name Description
Establishment fee

One-off fee charged when you first become one of our merchants. It covers the cost of setting you up on both the Westpac and PayWay systems and providing your starter kit containing:

  • Decals and product user guides
  • Terms and Conditions brochure
  • Merchant operating guide.
Monthly participation fee

For online merchants, covers the cost of managing software and servicing 

Merchant service fee

Charged according to:

  • Transaction volumes (number of sales and returns)
  • The average $ value of each sale
  • Domestic or international payments
  • Card present and card not present transactions.
Minimum service fee Charged if your calculated merchant service fee falls below the minimum monthly fee. It covers the overall cost of maintaining our services including merchant statements and other support costs.
Interchange fees

Fees we pay to the card issuer (bank or other financial institution) that supplied the card to your customer which vary depending on:

  • The brand of the card, e.g. MasterCard®
  • Where the card was issued, e.g. Australia or overseas
  • How the transaction was processed, e.g. card present or card not present
  • Card product type, e.g. premium card, business card.
Credit card transaction fee When your customers use a credit card to make a payment, we may charge a credit card transaction fee.
Authorisation fees
  • When an 'operator' is required to facilitate an approval, or
  • The merchant selects an automated process.
Applies to all authorisations, including those where the transaction has been declined.
Chargeback fee Partially covers the cost to banks of resolving a chargeback (disputed transaction).
Excessive chargeback fee

We reserve the right to apply this fee (in addition to the Chargeback fee) where we deem excessive chargebacks have been incurred over a given period of time.

You'll be notified 1 month in advance if the fee is to be charged.

Cancellation fee

Covers the administration cost of closing your merchant service.

It will be for an agreed amount and is set out in your Letter of offer. Where the agreement is for a fixed period, the cancellation fee will be higher where the facility is cancelled prior to the agreed expiry date of the contract term.
GST Some charges include a goods and services tax (GST). For more information, contact the Australian Taxation Office on 132 866.
Things you should know
  •   MasterCard® is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.

Support

Support is available when you need it

  • A dedicated helpdesk is available on 1800 029 749 (Mon-Fri, 8.30-5.30, Sydney time)1
  • Downloads and detailed user guides are available online on the PayWay website
  • PayWay live demonstrations provide reassurance for customers and staff.

PayWay test drive

Take the PayWay test drive to see the many ways PayWay could help you get paid.

Things you should know
  • 1. Subject to systems availability.