{{Update|date=September 2023}}{{short description|Payment provider}} {{About|the online payment system|the Belfast public transit system|EWAY|other uses|Eway (disambiguation){{!}}Eway}} {{lowercase title}} {{Infobox company | name = Eway | logo = [[File:EWAY-logo.png|EWAY-logo]] | type = Public | founder = Matt Bullock | area_served = [[Australia]]<br>[[New Zealand]]<br>[[Singapore]]<br>[[Hong Kong]]<br>[[Macau]] | key_people = Mark Reid, Managing Director<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://australianfintech.com.au/mark-reid-appointed-managing-director-of-global-payments-australia-and-new-zealand/ | title=Mark Reid appointed Managing Director of Global Payments Australia and New Zealand | date=22 November 2021 }}</ref> | services = online payments provider {{!}} shopping cart payment gateway integration {{!}} online payments processing platform. | industry = [[Payment gateway|Payment Gateway]] | homepage = {{URL|https://eway.io/}} | foundation = {{start date and age|1998}} | location = [[Australia]] }}
'''Eway''' is a global omnichannel payment provider. The company processes secure [[credit card]] payments for merchants. Eway works through [[eCommerce]].
==History== eWAY was founded in 1998 by Matt Bullock, and the website was launched in 2000.<ref>[http://www.microsoft.com/india/casestudies/microsoft-sql-server/eway/online-payments-provider-takes-advantage-of-high-database-availability-to-transform-the-customer-experience/710000003422 "Online payments provider takes advantage of high database availability to transform the customer experience"], MicroSoft Case Studies, 11/03/13.</ref> By 2004, eWAY was linked to all major Australian banks,<ref>(Press Release) [http://www.ecommercereport.com.au/story61.php “Local online payment gateway, eWay.com.au, reports 47% growth this year”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604043510/http://www.ecommercereport.com.au/story61.php |date=2011-06-04 }}, eCommerce Report, retrieved 09/07/2012.</ref> and, in 2009, the company expanded by a further 65%.<ref>(Press Release) Tony McGrath,[http://www.whatech.com/marketing/press-release/3174-eway-announces-deal-with-google-adwords “eWAY announces deal with Google AdWords”], WhatTech, 15/11/10.</ref> In 2009, eWAY partnered with all the major [[New Zealand]] banks, expanding payment services in the region.<ref>Cynthia Karena, [http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/biztech/the-little-aussies-that-could/2009/05/18/1242498695483.html “The little Aussies that could”], The Sydney Morning Herald, 19/05/2009.</ref> In 2014, eWAY expanded into [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/65555-australian-e-commerce-firm-eway-makes-big-asia-play|title = Australian e-commerce firm eWAY makes big Asia play|last = Swan|first = David|date = 24 September 2014|work = IT Wire|access-date = 28 October 2015}}</ref>
Along with its regional expansions, eWAY has partnered with major SaaS companies to provide integrated payment services. In 2013, eWAY partnered with [[Xero (software)|Xero]] to produce the 'Pay Now' add-on for Xero online invoices.<ref>(Press Release) [http://www.cio.com.au/mediareleases/16864/eway-and-xero-payment-service-integration/ “eWAY and Xero payment service integration delivers big value for small businesses”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714154714/http://www.cio.com.au/mediareleases/16864/eway-and-xero-payment-service-integration/ |date=2014-07-14 }}, [[CIO Magazine]], 17/07/13.</ref><ref>Andrew Birmingham,[http://www.crn.com.au/News/373473,xero-names-eway-as-its-partner-of-the-year.aspx “Xero names eWAY as its partner of the year”], CRN Australia, 12/04/14.</ref><ref>Peter Dinham, [http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/60679-xero-eway-get-together-on-payments-chase “Xero,eWAY get together on payments chase”], iWire, 11/07/13.</ref> In 2013, eWAY was awarded Xero Add-on Partner of the Year for the 'Pay Now' add-on.<ref name=":0">(Press Release) Amanda Armstrong,[http://www.xero.com/blog/2014/02/xero-partner-awards-recognise-outstanding-performance-2013/ “Xero Partner Awards recognise outstanding performance in 2013”], Xero.com, 24/02/14.</ref> eWAY has also built the Xero PayThis feature.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.pymnts.com/in-depth/2014/the-carrots-and-sticks-of-invoice-surcharging/#.VdVBpRSqpBd|title = The Carrots and Sticks of Invoice Surcharging|date = 30 May 2014|work = Pymnts.com|access-date = 28 October 2015}}</ref> Similar ventures have followed with the eWAY's integration with [[NetSuite]].<ref>Campbell Phillips, [http://www.powerretail.com.au/news/eway-joins-netsuite-enhance-payments-offering/ “eWAY joins Net Suite to Enhance Payments Offering”], Power Retail, 29/10/2013.</ref><ref name="einsteinz.com.au">(Press Release) [http://www.einsteinz.com.au/client-news/2013/10/29/eway-joins-netsuite-suitepayments-program-to-provide-expande.html “eWAY Joins NetSuite SuitePayments Program to Provide Expanded Payment Choice for Business in Australia”], Einsteinz Communications, 29/10/2013.</ref> eWAY expanded its partnership with [[Magento]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/562663/eway-partners-magento/|title = eWAY partners with Magento|last = Talevski|first = Julia|date = 17 December 2014|work = ARN Net|access-date = 28 October 2015}}</ref> In 2015, eWAY strengthened its partnership with [[Shopify]], integrating its Rapid 3.1 API on the eCommerce's platform.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.businessinsider.com.au/eway-has-ramped-up-its-partnership-with-shopify-after-signing-2700-new-merchants-in-the-last-6-months-2015-6|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150627155950/http://www.businessinsider.com.au/eway-has-ramped-up-its-partnership-with-shopify-after-signing-2700-new-merchants-in-the-last-6-months-2015-6|url-status = dead|archive-date = June 27, 2015|title = eWay has ramped up its partnership with Shopify after signing 2700 new merchants in the last 6 months|last = Kimmorley|first = Sarah|date = 24 June 2015|work = Business Insider Australia|access-date = 28 October 2015}}</ref>
===Timeline=== In December 2013, eWAY partnered with the [[National Australia Bank]] to launch eWAY Merchant Services in Australia.<ref>[http://paymentmagnates.com/corporate-news/eway-to-take-on-the-banks-by-approving-merchant-accounts-within-4-days/416 “eWay to take on the banks by approving merchant accounts within 4 days”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714155125/http://paymentmagnates.com/corporate-news/eway-to-take-on-the-banks-by-approving-merchant-accounts-within-4-days/416 |date=2014-07-14 }}, Payment Magnates, 20/10/13.</ref><ref>(Press Release) [http://medianet.com.au/releases/release-details?id=790556 “eWAY reduces e-commerce wait time”], Medianet, 02/12/13.</ref><ref>Tim Lohman, [https://web.archive.org/web/20131031062831/http://www.zdnet.com/eway-seeks-to-drag-australian-business-into-e-commerce-7000022576/ “eWAY seeks to drag Australian business into e-commerce”], ZDNet, 30/10/13.</ref> In July 2015, eWAY expanded into physical payments with the launch of SmartPOS.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2015/7/21/technology/eway-expands-payment-options|title = eWAY expands payment options|last = Swan|first = David|date = 21 July 2015|work = Technology Spectator|access-date = 29 October 2015}}</ref> The mobile card reader integrates with [[Xero (software)|Xero]], [[Salesforce.com|Salesforce]], and [[Shopify]], and supports [[contactless payment]]s and [[EFTPOS]] payments.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/eway-takes-on-paypal-with-mobile-point-of-sale-service/story-e6frgakx-1227449728473|title = eWay takes on PayPal with mobile point of sale service|last = Swan|first = David|date = 21 July 2015|work = The Australian|access-date = 29 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.businessinsider.com.au/eway-is-getting-into-physical-payments-2015-7|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150724013302/http://www.businessinsider.com.au/eway-is-getting-into-physical-payments-2015-7|url-status = dead|archive-date = July 24, 2015|title = eWay is getting into physical payments|last = Heber|first = Alex|date = 21 July 2015|work = Business Insider Australia|access-date = 29 October 2015}}</ref> The SmartPOS device links to iOS, Android and Apple Watch apps.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.cio.com.au/article/585047/eway-launches-wearable-payments-app/|title = eWAY launches wearable payments app|last = Merrett|first = Rebecca|date = 22 September 2015|work = CIO|access-date = 29 October 2015|archive-date = 25 October 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151025141206/http://www.cio.com.au/article/585047/eway-launches-wearable-payments-app/|url-status = dead}}</ref> In September 2015, eWAY launched an app.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cio.com.au/article/585047/eway-launches-wearable-payments-app/|title=eWAY launches wearable payments app|newspaper=CIO|access-date=2017-01-19|archive-date=2017-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423194146/http://www.cio.com.au/article/585047/eway-launches-wearable-payments-app/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In October 2015, eWAY partnered with Kikka Capital, a Perth-based small business lender.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url = http://www.bit.com.au/News/410186,need-cash-eway-teams-with-kikka-for-small-business-lending.aspx|title = Need cash? eWAY teams with Kikka for small business lending|date = 7 October 2015|work = Business IT|access-date = 29 October 2015}}</ref> In November 2015, eWAY became the first Australian payment gateway to offer a mobile integration with [[Apple Pay]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/apple-pay-switched-on-in-australia-but-only-for-amex-20151118-gl1vbv.html|title = Apple Pay switched on in Australia, but only for Amex|last = Drummond|first = Shaun|date = 19 November 2015|work = Newspaper|access-date = 2 December 2015|via = The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/589256/apple-pay-tap/|title = Apple Pay on tap|last = Talevski|first = Julia|date = 19 November 2015|work = Newspaper|access-date = 2 December 2015|via = ARN Net}}</ref> In April 2016, eWAY was purchased by [[Global Payments]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eway.com.au/about-eway/global-payments|title=Global Payments - eWAY|website=www.eway.com.au|access-date=2016-04-18}}</ref>
==Awards==
* Xero Add-on Partner of the Year 2013.<ref name=":0" /> * National {{not a typo|iAward}} for Research and Development (Merit) 2013.<ref>[http://www.acs.org.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/2013/2013-national-iawards-winners-showcase-the-latest-in-ict-innovation-and-productivity “2013 National iAwards Winners Showcase the Latest in ICT Innovation and Productivity”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714120147/http://www.acs.org.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/2013/2013-national-iawards-winners-showcase-the-latest-in-ict-innovation-and-productivity |date=2014-07-14 }}, Australian Computer Society.</ref> * ACT Chief Minister’s Export Award 2011.<ref>[http://www.business.act.gov.au/inspiration_and_recognition/awards/act_chief_ministers_export_awards “ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards”], ACT Government, 01/05/2014.</ref> * ACT Pearcey Entrepreneur Award 2011.<ref>[http://www.pearcey.org.au/Awards “Awards”, The Pearcey Foundation.]</ref> * ORIA Industry Recognition Award 2010.<ref>[http://internetretailing.com.au/winners-announced-online-retail-awards.html “Winners announced - Online Retail Awards”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617213535/http://www.internetretailing.com.au/winners-announced-online-retail-awards.html |date=2015-06-17 }}, InternetRetailing.com.au, 09/07/10.</ref> * CeBIT.AU Award for Excellence in Engineering Design 2009.<ref>[http://www.2011.cebit.com.au/2009/cebit-award-winners/eway.html “eWAY: Winner of the CeBIT 2009 Excellence in Engineering Design Award”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714142757/http://www.2011.cebit.com.au/2009/cebit-award-winners/eway.html |date=2014-07-14 }}, CeBIT Australia.</ref> * [[Telstra Business Awards|Telstra ACT Business of the Year Awards]] 2008.<ref>[http://www.telstrabusinessawards.com/highlights/past-winners/20062008/australian-capital-territory-56.aspx “Australian Capital Territory - Telestra Australian Business Awards”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617094721/http://www.telstrabusinessawards.com/highlights/past-winners/20062008/australian-capital-territory-56.aspx |date=2014-06-17 }}, Telstra Australian Business Awards.</ref>
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *{{Official website|www.eway.com.au}}
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