Pinch Payments
Pinch Payments Overview
Pinch Payments is an Australian payments platform designed for software companies, SaaS providers, and platforms that need to embed and manage payments at scale. It supports card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and BECS Direct Debit, with infrastructure built specifically for recurring billing, subscriptions, and platform-based payment models.
Key Capabilities
Pinch Payments provides a RESTful API that enables businesses to create and manage customers, securely store payment methods, process one-time and recurring transactions, and manage plans and subscriptions. The platform also includes tools for handling refunds, disputes, webhooks, and detailed reporting and analytics.
Value and Differentiators
Built and supported locally in Australia, Pinch Payments helps reduce integration complexity and operational overhead for development teams. Its flexible architecture supports PayFac and complex platform use cases, while local compliance, support, and payments expertise help businesses launch faster and scale with confidence.
Our Products
Pinch Payments
Automate payments for invoices and subscriptions with direct debit, cards, pre-approvals, and payment plans. Seamless reconciliation with Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks.
Best for: Service-based businesses, educators, accountants, and not-for-profits.
Glassbox (for PayFacs)
Our PayFac-as-a-Service platform helps SaaS and aggregators launch embedded payments with fast merchant onboarding, KYC/KYB, fraud monitoring, and fee control.
Best for: SaaS platforms, vertical SaaS, and marketplace-style businesses.
Developer API
A fully documented API that allows platforms to embed payments, automate billing, and manage multi-merchant environments.
Best for: Tech teams, developers, platforms wanting full customisation.
Clover (via Fiserv)
A world-class POS and EFTPOS system for in-person card payments. Backed by Fiserv and now available through Pinch with local onboarding and support.
Best for: Cafés, clinics, salons, restaurants, and retailers needing fast, reliable in-person payment infrastructure.
