Australian Payments Plus stories
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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westpac
Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.
Zepto launches real-time solution to cut payment fraud & errors
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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marmalade
Zepto launches Zepto Validate, a real-time account verification service in Australia to reduce payment fraud and failures with smart risk scoring.
ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
ConnectID and k-ID partner to enhance child safety on Australian gaming platforms with privacy-focused age verification and parental controls.
One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.
Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.
NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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fintech
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physical security
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nab
NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.
ConnectID partners with Refundid to enhance refund process
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cloud services
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security
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identity verification
ConnectID integrates Refundid, enhancing security and efficiency of refund processes by reducing sensitive data storage, and boosting consumer trust.
ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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martech
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physical security
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cdp
ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.
NAB & Banked to launch 'Pay by Bank' for Australian shoppers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
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modernisation
A unique banking alliance has been forged in Australia, as National Australia Bank teams up with global fintech Banked to bring Pay by Bank to consumers, enhancing transaction flexibility and control.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
ConnectID & RentBetter partnership enhances Australia's rental industry
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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fintech
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physical security
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cloud services
Australian Payments Plus' initiative, ConnectID, teams up with property management platform, RentBetter, aiming to boost privacy, and control for rental agents and tenants amid Australia's rental crisis.
ANZ Bank introduces proprietary PayTo service for Billers in Australia
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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api
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payment technologies
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anz bank
ANZ Bank pioneers with proprietary PayTo service for billers, offering streamlined, digital payment agreements.
AP+ & Five by Five Global campaign tackles data oversharing issue
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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data privacy
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digital age
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awareness
AP+ and Five by Five Global have launched a campaign to counter data oversharing issue with novel ConnectID solution.
CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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fraud
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cba
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nab
Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have rolled out ConnectID, a digital identity solution to safeguard Australians against fraud and identity theft.