A New Chapter for Australian Businesses

At Live Payments, we’ve always been about making payments simple, reliable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve built a reputation for delivering innovative payment solutions that empower merchants to focus on what matters most running their business. Today, we’re excited to announce a major milestone on that journey: our partnership with Discover® Global Network, opening up new opportunities for Australian merchants to tap into a global audience.

We’ve come a long way from our early days as Live TaxiEpay, a taxi-specific payments provider. Over the years, we’ve evolved into Live Payments, expanding our offerings to meet the needs of small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) across various industries, from hospitality to retail and service providers. But one thing has remained constant: our commitment to helping businesses grow through seamless, secure, and technology-driven payment solutions.

A Global Opportunity for Australian Merchants

Through our partnership with Discover® Global Network, Live Payments merchants can now accept payments from over 345 million cardholders worldwide. This includes Discover® Card from the U.S., Diners Club International®, and network alliance cards like BC Card from South Korea, Elo from Brazil, RuPay from India, and more. For businesses across Australia, this is a game-changer especially in industries like taxis, hospitality, and retail, where cross-border payments from international visitors are frequent.

This new integration means that Live Payments merchants will have the ability to serve customers from over 200 countries and territories, creating a frictionless experience for tourists and international shoppers. Whether it’s a visitor from South Korea grabbing a coffee at your local café or a Brazilian tourist hailing a taxi, the Discover Global Network will enable Australian businesses to connect with the world like never before.

Why This Partnership Matters

For us, this partnership isn’t just about expanding payment options it’s about delivering on our mission to make payments easy and empowering for Australian businesses. We know how important it is for businesses to keep up with a fast-paced, globalized world, and offering the right payment solutions is key to that success.

Our CEO, Reuven Barukh, put it perfectly:

“We’re excited to connect with Discover Global Network and expand the card acceptance options available to our merchants. This partnership is particularly relevant for our taxi operators and SMBs, who process a high volume of cross-border payments from international tourists every year.”

By joining forces with Discover Global Network, we’re enabling Australian merchants to not only accept payments from millions of international cardholders but also enhance their customer experience. Visitors to Australia will now find it easier and more convenient to pay, while businesses will enjoy faster, more secure transactions.

A Step Forward in Our Journey

Since day one, Live Payments has been about simplifying financial transactions and empowering businesses to grow. Our journey started in the taxi industry, where we saw first-hand how critical it was for businesses to have fast, secure, and simple payment solutions. Over the years, we’ve expanded those solutions to include a full suite of products tailored to the unique needs of Taxi’s hospitality, retail, and service providers.

But we didn’t stop there. We’ve continued to innovate and grow, adding new features like mobile payments, e-commerce integration, and now, international card acceptance through Discover Global Network. Every step along this journey has been driven by our belief that businesses no matter their size should have access to the best tools to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

What This Means for You, Our Merchants

We know that as a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to better serve your customers and grow your business. This partnership with Discover Global Network is another way we’re helping you do just that. With more payment options, you can now welcome international visitors with ease, offering them the convenience of paying with their preferred card whether they’re using Discover, Diners Club, or a regional network card like RuPay or Elo.

Imagine a tourist from India dining at your restaurant, ready to pay with their RuPay card. Or a South Korean shopper in your boutique, using their BC Card. Now, with Live Payments, you can say “yes” to all of them, ensuring their experience is as seamless as it would be at home.

Always Evolving, Always Innovating

At Live Payments, we’re not just about offering payment solutions we’re about empowering your business with the tools and support you need to grow. Whether it’s offering 24/7 customer support, real-time payment processing, or integrating advanced features like fraud detection, we’re committed to giving you everything you need to succeed.

This partnership with Discover Global Network is just one step in our ongoing journey. Our goal is to become the leading payments platform in Australia, supporting businesses like yours with cutting-edge technology, personalized service, and a commitment to making every transaction seamless and secure.

Looking Ahead

We’re incredibly excited about what the future holds, and we’re proud to have you with us on this journey. As we continue to grow and evolve, our focus remains on empowering Australian businesses whether that means offering more payment options, delivering innovative new features, or simply being there when you need us.

With Discover Global Network, we’re opening the doors to the world. We can’t wait to see how this partnership will help you take your business to the next level.

Stay tuned for more updates and, as always, thank you for choosing Live Payments.

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