All the ways to pay

The way you pay for something will likely vary depending on where you keep your money. If you keep your cash in your wallet, top drawer or under your bed – you’ll most likely be paying with cash. If you keep your money in a bank account however, you have a few more options.

I keep my money…Under the bed/in my wallet/it’s a secret I can’t tell you.

You can pay with…

Cash  

I keep my money... In a bank account with cashcard access

You can pay with…

·       Cash

·       EFTPOS

·       Direct Debit

·       Internet Banking Transfer

·       BPAY

If you’re 18 or older you can also use…

Online Payments options like PayPal  

Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions like AfterPay  

I keep my money… In a bank account with a debit card (you might need to be a certain age to get one of these - check with your bank)

You can pay with…

·      All of the above, plus

·      Paywave or Paypass Online Payment

·      Phone Payment

·      Digital Wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Garmin Pay

·      Osko® real-time payments

Most of these options use your own money to pay

Once you hit 18, you might be able to borrow money from the bank to help pay for things. This is called paying for things with ‘credit’ and means you go into debt. You’re likely to be up for paying interest on any money you borrow.

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Important Information

This article has been prepared by IMB Bank and contains general information only. It is not intended to be relied on as advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek your own legal,  financial, taxation or other professional advice before you make any decisions about your business. Consider the relevant Terms and Conditions or Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination available here before deciding whether to acquire any products or services offered by IMB Bank. Lending criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply to IMB loan products.

Apple Pay is available on compatible devices and eligible IMB Bank cards.  Currently all IMB Bank cards which are not expired, blocked, suspended or cancelled are eligible for Apple Pay. Terms and conditions apply to the use of Apple Pay. Apple, Apple Pay and iPhone are trade marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Terms and conditions apply to the use of Google Pay. Android, Google and Google Play are trade marks of Google Inc. Currently all IMB Bank cards which are not expired, blocked, suspended or cancelled are eligible for Google Pay.

Terms and conditions apply to the use of Samsung Pay. Samsung and Samsung Pay are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Currently all IMB Bank cards which are not expired, blocked, suspended or cancelled are eligible for Samsung Pay.  

Terms and conditions apply to the use of Garmin Pay. Garmin, the Garmin logo, and the Garmin delta are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and are registered in one or more countries, including the U.S.. Garmin Pay is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Currently all IMB Bank cards which are not expired, blocked, suspended or cancelled are eligible for Garmin Pay.

BPAY, Osko and Osko by BPAY are trademarks of BPAY Pty Ltd.