Almost every POS system will tell you it "accepts card payments" — but there's a big difference between a POS system that simply sits next to an EFTPOS machine, and one that's actually integrated with it. With integrated EFTPOS, the order total is sent automatically and directly from the POS to the card terminal. Without it, a staff member has to read the total off the POS screen and manually key it into the EFTPOS machine separately — for every single transaction, all day, every day.
Manually re-entering the amount does two things: it slows down every transaction, which adds up fast during a busy lunch or dinner service, and it creates room for human error — a mistyped amount that doesn't match the order is one of the most common causes of end-of-day reconciliation headaches. Integrated EFTPOS removes both problems at once, because the terminal only ever sees the amount the POS actually charged.
Integration only helps if it works with equipment you can actually get and are already using. Aimer integrates directly with:
That means most businesses don't need to rip out an existing terminal or lock into a single acquiring bank just to get integrated EFTPOS — the connection works with the terminal relationships many merchants already have in place.
A customer's order is rung up on the POS as normal. When it's time to pay, the total is sent straight to the connected EFTPOS terminal — no re-typing, no double-checking that the numbers match. Once the payment is approved, that information flows back into the POS automatically, so your sales records and card settlement figures line up without any manual reconciliation step at the end of the night.
It's easy to assume integration is only worth the effort for high-volume venues, but the time saved per transaction and the reduction in reconciliation errors add up for small businesses too — particularly for venues with only one or two staff on the floor during a rush, where every extra step at the till slows down the whole queue. For a small business weighing up EFTPOS options in NZ or Australia, an integrated setup is usually the difference between a smooth checkout and a queue that backs up every time someone has to re-key a total.
What's the best EFTPOS setup for a small business in NZ or Australia?
For most small businesses, the best setup is a POS system with integrated EFTPOS rather than a standalone EFTPOS machine — it removes manual re-entry, speeds up every transaction, and cuts down reconciliation errors at the end of the day, without requiring extra staff training.
Which EFTPOS terminals does Aimer work with?
In New Zealand, Aimer integrates with Verifone, Windcave, and Smartpay EFTPOS machines. In Australia, Aimer connects with Tyro and all major banks' EFTPOS terminals — so you can keep using the terminal you already have.
Do I need to buy a new terminal to use Aimer?
Not if you already have an EFTPOS machine from one of Aimer's integration partners — Aimer connects to it directly, with no extra hardware required.
Do staff have to manually type the payment amount into the terminal?
No — with an integrated EFTPOS terminal, the order total is sent straight from the POS, so there's no manual entry and no mismatched totals to chase down later.
Is EFTPOS integration available in both New Zealand and Australia?
Yes — Aimer supports integrated EFTPOS across both markets.