CabCharge vs. CabFare
Who’s the better choice for Australian taxi payments?
See why drivers, operators, and fleets are switching from legacy systems to a modern alternative that puts them first.
A modern payment solution built for transport
CabFare is more than just an EFTPOS provider. With simple pricing, fast payouts, and app-based flexibility, it’s the future of taxi payments in Australia.
No lock-in contracts
Fully compliant
Next-day settlements
How CabFare compares to CabCharge*
CabFare
CabCharge
Hardware
App-based & terminal options
Terminal only
Setup Time
Sign up in minutes
Delays and paperwork
Settlement Time
Next business day
Up to 5 business days
Contract
No lock-in
Often long-term
Surcharge Transparency
Clear & customisable
Often unclear
Digital Receipts
Yes (SMS, email, PDF)
Paper only
Chargeback Support
Included
Limited
Support
Business hour phone and email support
Call centre
Reporting
Real-time app & dashboard
Basic reporting
Driver Dashboard
Yes
No
Cost to Join
$0 setup
May include upfront hardware costs
Fleet-Level Visibility
Yes (centralised fleet view)
Limited
Mobile App Availability
Yes (iOS & Android)
No
CabFare
CabCharge
Hardware
App-based & terminal options
Terminal only
Setup Time
Sign up in minutes
Delays and paperwork
Settlement Time
Next business day
Up to 5 business days
Contract
No lock-in
Often long-term
Surcharge Transparency
Clear & customisable
Often unclear
Digital Receipts
Yes (SMS, email, PDF)
Paper only
Chargeback Support
Included
Limited
Support
Business hour phone and email support
Call centre
Reporting
Real-time app & dashboard
Basic reporting
Driver Dashboard
Yes
No
Cost to Join
$0 setup
May include upfront hardware costs
Fleet-Level Visibility
Yes (centralised fleet view)
Limited
Mobile App Availability
Yes (iOS & Android)
No
CabFare
CabCharge
Hardware
App-based & terminal options
Terminal only
Setup Time
Sign up in minutes
Delays and paperwork
Settlement Time
Next business day
Up to 5 business days
Contract
No lock-in
Often long-term
Surcharge Transparency
Clear & customisable
Often unclear
Digital Receipts
Yes (SMS, email, PDF)
Paper only
Chargeback Support
Included
Limited
Support
Business hour phone and email support
Call centre
Reporting
Real-time app & dashboard
Basic reporting
Driver Dashboard
Yes
No
Cost to Join
$0 setup
May include upfront hardware costs
Fleet-Level Visibility
Yes (centralised fleet view)
Limited
Mobile App Availability
Yes (iOS & Android)
No
*Based on public information as of June 2025. Subject to change.
Why drivers are making the switch to CabFare
Fast Settlements
Next-day payments direct to your bank account.
Fast Settlements
Next-day payments direct to your bank account.
Fast Settlements
Next-day payments direct to your bank account.
No Monthly Fees
No lock-in contracts, no hidden charges.
No Monthly Fees
No lock-in contracts, no hidden charges.
No Monthly Fees
No lock-in contracts, no hidden charges.
Free Receipt Rolls
We supply paper rolls at no extra cost.
Free Receipt Rolls
We supply paper rolls at no extra cost.
Free Receipt Rolls
We supply paper rolls at no extra cost.
Heavy-duty Hardware
Accepts cards, prints receipts, and handles tough conditions.
Heavy-duty Hardware
Accepts cards, prints receipts, and handles tough conditions.
Heavy-duty Hardware
Accepts cards, prints receipts, and handles tough conditions.
Local Support
Real people, real help, whenever you need it.
Local Support
Real people, real help, whenever you need it.
Local Support
Real people, real help, whenever you need it.
Fully Compliant
Pre-certified and accepted across all Australian states.
Fully Compliant
Pre-certified and accepted across all Australian states.
Fully Compliant
Pre-certified and accepted across all Australian states.
Long Battery Life
Lasts through your entire shift, even on busy days.
Long Battery Life
Lasts through your entire shift, even on busy days.
Long Battery Life
Lasts through your entire shift, even on busy days.
Real-Time Reporting
Access live transaction data from any device.
Real-Time Reporting
Access live transaction data from any device.
Real-Time Reporting
Access live transaction data from any device.
Driver Cash Payments
Agents can pay drivers straight after a transaction.
Driver Cash Payments
Agents can pay drivers straight after a transaction.
Driver Cash Payments
Agents can pay drivers straight after a transaction.
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Hardware built for drivers
Reliable, secure, and ready for the road. Whether you’re an independent driver or managing a fleet, CabFare offers hardware that keeps you moving.
Accept rider payments with a heavy-duty in-vehicle EFTPOS terminal
Built for taxis and limos, not retail counters. Long battery life, built-in printer, and full compliance.
Connects via Telstra Network
Includes a built-in receipt printer
Long battery life lasts through an entire shift
Fast contactless, Chip or Swipe payments
Taxi industry compliant transactions
Accept rider payments with just your phone
Fast setup in 5 minutes. No hardware, no quotas, just tap and get paid.
No paper rolls or devices required
Fully compliant with taxi payment standards
Digital receipts via SMS or email
Get paid next business day
Works on iOS & Android
Fleet-Ready Hardware
Managing multiple vehicles? Our terminals come fleet-ready, with bulk activation, remote support, and centralised tracking.
Assign and track drivers by terminal
Monitor transactions across your fleet in real-time
Easily integrate with dispatch and compliance systems - Coming soon
What our drivers say
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
What our drivers say
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
What our drivers say
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
CabFare gives us secure, flexible driver payouts. It’s the complete taxi payment solution we needed—fast, secure, and operator-friendly.
Jim
CabFare Operator
CabFare’s support is fast and reliable. I’ve had issues with other providers, but CabFare always puts the customer first. Truly top-tier service.
Kelvin
CabFare Driver
I was surprised how smoothly everything went. My query was handled quickly and professionally—thank you CabFare!
Jenny
CabFare Customer
I love how simple the CabFare app is! No more paper receipts or bulky terminals. CabFare makes every transaction smooth and stress-free
Colin
Operator
As a limo driver, I need my payments to reflect the luxury service I provide. CabFare’s driver app is sleek, digital receipts are perfect for my business.
Andrew
CabFare Driver
CabFare Tap to Pay on Android keeps my car clean and professional. No terminals, no clutter. It’s the perfect fit for my limo business.
Sam
CabFare Driver
Getting paid is now super easy. One tap on my phone, and the fare’s done. I can focus on driving, not tech issues!
Ahmed
CabFare Driver
Frequently Asked Questions
(by people thinking about switching from CabCharge to CabFare)
Can I switch from Cabcharge to CabFare easily?
Can I switch from Cabcharge to CabFare easily?
Can I switch from Cabcharge to CabFare easily?
What do I need to get started?
What do I need to get started?
What do I need to get started?
Is CabFare compliant in all states?
Is CabFare compliant in all states?
Is CabFare compliant in all states?
Can I use CabFare without renting a terminal?
Can I use CabFare without renting a terminal?
Can I use CabFare without renting a terminal?
Can I use CabFare for a whole fleet?
Can I use CabFare for a whole fleet?
Can I use CabFare for a whole fleet?
What cards does CabFare accept?
What cards does CabFare accept?
What cards does CabFare accept?
Can I accept Cabcharge gift cards or eTickets with CabFare?
Can I accept Cabcharge gift cards or eTickets with CabFare?
Can I accept Cabcharge gift cards or eTickets with CabFare?
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Join hundreds of drivers using CabFare for fast, simple and secure payments.
Speak with CabFare sales support about our products at 1300 721 966
Sign up Now
Join hundreds of drivers using CabFare for fast, simple and secure payments.
Speak with CabFare sales support about our products at 1300 721 966
Sign up Now
Join hundreds of drivers using CabFare for fast, simple and secure payments.
Speak with CabFare sales support about our products at 1300 721 966