On this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Smartpay's Marty Pomeroy and Owen Rask take a deep dive into the payments market in Australia and New Zealand, covering everything from how payments are facilitated to the difference between online and in-store.Topics covered by Smartpay's Marty Pomeroy and Owen Rask include:Marty's journey with SmartpaySmartpay versus Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) versus the big banks, like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC)Point-of-sale (POS) software versus payment terminalsThe payments ecosystem in Australia versus New Zealand versus ChinaEFTPOS versus Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Visa (NYSE: V)Take rates between card issuers, banks, schemes/interchange and payments providers (i.e. profit margins)The difference between an acquirer and a regulated bank in AustraliaSmartCharge payments versus Merchant Services Fees (MSF)The terminal value of payments companiesThe future of in-store versus online payments - and how omni-channel might impact thisThis is a fantastic episode with one of Australia and New Zealand's payments company leaders. It provides unique insights into the mechanics of electronic and digital payments companies, the opportunity set in Australia and beyond, and how big tech might change the payments industry landscape.Resources:Rask Rockets BeyondSmartpayDisclosure: At the time of recording Owen owns shares of Smartpay, Tyro, Apple and Alphabet/Google.Watch the video version on the Rask Australia YouTube page.Take one of our intelligent & FREE investing courses (think ETFs, shares & valuation) on Rask Education and join our insightful FB community.Score $100 off Owen's high conviction ASX & US share research service, Rask Invest!Access Owen's 10 high conviction small cap reccomendations today, with $500 off using the coupon code "AIP".If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Investors Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on Owen's face).Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsgDate recorded: 7th April 2022