ArtsPay Blog
Covering technology, best practice tips, helpful resources, community news and working with the arts.
Arts funding in Australia: why operational support matters
The Australian Design Centre closes today after 62 years. What its closure reveals about the gap between funding activity and sustaining arts infrastructure.
ArtsPay Payment Links for Pharmacies: Replacing Phone-Based Card Collection
Amcal Express Marden Chemist replaced phone-based card collection with ArtsPay Payment Links, giving staff a faster workflow, patients a more convenient way to pay, and the team better visibility over every transaction.
How Readings reduced online payment fraud and costs with ArtsPay
For online retailers, fraud management and payment cost are often treated as separate problems. Readings shows what can happen when they are addressed together.
Marios at 40: The Brunswick St Café Backing the Arts
On 28 April 2026, Brunswick St institution Marios turns 40. Inside the philosophy that's outlasted four decades of Melbourne hospitality.
The ArtsPay Guide to 3D Secure
A guide to 3D Secure (3DS) to help Australian merchants navigate the world of payment security.
RBA Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging
Card surcharges are being banned from 1 October 2026. Here's what the RBA reforms mean for your business and how to stay compliant.
Cookers automated their payment flow
Cookers switched to ArtsPay to modernise their payments and give back to the community.
Uniting arts and hospitality
In 2024, uniting the arts and hospitality industries has become a top priority for ArtsPay. Founded on the belief that the arts enrich our lives and communities, ArtsPay aims to create meaningful connections between artists and hospitality professionals.
Where views meet change
Since its early days, Rooftop Bar has carved a niche in Melbourne’s vibrant arts scene.
Meet The Paperback Bookshop
The Paperback Bookshop has been a beloved spot for book lovers in Melbourne and visitors from abroad.
Simple steps to increase your online conversion rates
Here are some simple tips for optimising your checkout experience and increasing your conversion rate and revenue.
Understanding the benefits of network tokens
Let’s delve into what network tokens are and how they can reduce churn, increase authorisation rates and lower your payments costs for online transactions.