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RBA Glossary definition for debit card
debit card – A debit card is a card that enables the holder to access funds in a deposit account at an authorised deposit-taking institution.
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The Effect of Least-cost Routing on Merchant Payment Costs
18 Apr 2024
Bulletin
– April 2024
The RBA supports all merchants being able to choose the card network used to process debit transactions – a functionality known as least-cost routing (LCR) – with the aim of increasing competition and reducing the cost of accepting card payments.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2024/apr/the-effect-of-least-cost-routing-on-merchant-payment-costs.html
Recent Developments in the ATM Industry
7 Dec 2017
Bulletin
– December 2017
The ATM industry in Australia is undergoing a number of changes. Use of ATMs has been declining as people use cash less often for their transactions, though the number of ATMs remains at a high level. The total amount spent on ATM fees has fallen,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/dec/6.html
Electronic Indicators of Economic Activity
10 Jun 2012
Bulletin
– June 2012
Source: RBA. Electronic data are also generated when consumers and businesses use credit and debit cards to purchase goods and services. ... The CBA BSI measures the value of credit and debit card transactions processed through the Commonwealth Bank's
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/jun/1.html
Merchant Service Fees for Credit Cards
10 Jul 2004
Bulletin
– July 2004
MasterCard and Visa also apply a commercial rate for corporate and purchasing cards, and Visa applies a separate rate for recurring debits to credit cards such as mobile phone accounts. ... Interchange fees on MasterCard and Visa cards issued overseas
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2004/jul/2.html
Trends in Mobile Payments in Developing and Advanced Economies
22 Mar 2013
Bulletin
– March 2013
As mobile phones have become commonplace throughout the world there has been an increasing focus on their potential use for making payments. Adoption of mobile payments in developing economies has occurred well ahead of that in advanced economies,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/mar/8.html
Some Features of the Australian Payments System
10 Dec 1998
Bulletin
– December 1998
In nearly all countries, cash plays an important role and non-cash instruments such as cheques, credit and debit cards and direct electronic payments are all available. ... Indeed, as discussed earlier, the growth in electronic payments in Australia has
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1998/dec/1.html
The Role of the Payments System Board
22 Feb 2001
Bulletin
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The growing popularity of debit cards forEFTPOS transactions has not been uniqueto Australia. ... 1997. 1990. Volume of Debit Card Payments1990 versus 1997. The Role of the Payments System Board July 1999.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1999/jul/pdf/bu-0799-2.pdf
Bank Fees in Australia
16 Jun 2022
Bulletin
– June 2022
This article updates previous Reserve Bank research on bank fees charged to Australian households, businesses and government.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2022/jun/bank-fees-in-australia.html
Some Features of the Australian Payments System
22 Feb 2001
Bulletin
PDF
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In nearly all countries, cash playsan important role and non-cash instrumentssuch as cheques, credit and debit cards anddirect electronic payments are all available.What distinguishes the payment systems ofcountries is ... Indeed, asdiscussed earlier,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1998/dec/pdf/bu-1298-1.pdf
The Ongoing Decline of the Cheque System
15 Jun 2017
Bulletin
– June 2017
Cheque use in Australia has declined significantly over the past few decades and currently represents only a small share of non-cash payments. This decline reflects changes in the payments market as a result of technological change and customer
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/jun/7.html