Payments NZ confirms EFTPOS deadline for April 2026

Terminals using the PCI 4.x security standard must be replaced by 30 April 2026. Merchants have until 30 April 2026 to replace any EFTPOS terminals that use the PCI 4.x security standard. These devices will be non-compliant and subject to disconnection from the network after 30 April 2026.

Read more   29 Apr 2025

Statement on the passage of the Customer and Product Data Bill

Payments NZ strongly supports the objectives of this legislation, and the vision of a robust consumer data regime for Aotearoa New Zealand —one that enables innovation and competition while maintaining a strong focus on safety and security.

Read more   27 Mar 2025

Our path to world-class payments: reflections on The Point 2024

More than 400 delegates joined us at The Point 2024 to hear about the latest in open banking, regulatory shifts, the evolution of generative AI, digital identity, the future of money, and more.

Read more   12 Dec 2024

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  • Submission to the Reserve Bank on ESAS access criteria

    We made a submission this month to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua, responding to its consultation on proposed access criteria for the Exchange Settlement Accounts System (ESAS).

    Read more   18 Nov 2024
  • Aotearoa New Zealand open banking ecosystem map now live

    The first-ever Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report has been unveiled at an industry event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland last night, Tuesday 5 Nov.

    Read more   6 Nov 2024
  • Submission on open banking regulations and standards under the Customer and Product Data Bill

    We recently made a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Hīkina Whakatutuki (MBIE), responding to its discussion paper on open banking regulations and standards under the Customer and Product Data Bill.

    Read more   24 Oct 2024