Author: Hello Clever
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Clever Product Updates: Smarter Systems. Smoother Growth.
Smarter Systems. Smoother Growth. Every edition we release updates that make our platform sharper, not just for merchants, but also for the teams and systems behind the scenes. This September brings three key upgrades: Some of these changes you’ll spot right away. Others run quietly under the hood, like upgrading the engine while you’re driving.…
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Clever AI Data Analyst: Real-Time Payments Intelligence That Never Sleeps.
Discover Clever AI Data Analyst, part of Hello Clever’s payments & loyalty intelligence platform. Real-time answers, proactive alerts, and predictive forecasts. PCI Level 1 secure.
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Sydney to Tokyo: Hello Clever Expands to Japan
We’ve officially opened our doors in Japan. Led by Kaido Chiwata, Hello Clever’s expansion brings real-time payments, loyalty intelligence, and AI-powered insights to one of the world’s most advanced markets, with local roots and global reach.
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Case Study: How Southside Coffee Co. Turned Digital Loyalty into Daily Revenue
Loyalty cards are stuck to fridges, forgotten in wallets, or jammed into drawers. But what if they actually drove daily revenue? For many small and medium businesses, loyalty programs are more pain than payoff, clunky, manual, and hard to measure. But when Southside Coffee Co., a bustling café in Melbourne, made the switch to Hello…
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Certified to the Highest Standard in Payments.
Hello Clever is now PCI DSS Level 1 v4.0.1 certified. This certification validates that our infrastructure meets the most rigorous global standards for data security, encryption, and access control the kind demanded by the world’s most trusted financial institutions. What Is PCI DSS Level 1? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global…
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Clever Product Updates: Smoother Cashback Sign-Up and Sharper Single-Day Tracking.
This month, we’re making in-store rewards smarter, sharper, and friction-free. A faster sign-up flow for customers. A more precise lens for merchants. And a gentle nudge to tidy up your QR codes before they become digital relics. Faster In‑Store Cashback Sign‑Up Getting Instant Cashback in-store just got a whole lot simpler. We’ve redesigned the CleverShop…
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RBA’s Surcharge Ban Is a Growth Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight.
In July 2026, card surcharges will be a thing of the past, following a year of industry consultation. The Reform is expected to return over $1.2 billion to Australian consumers annually. But this isn’t just a win for shoppers. It’s a wake-up call for merchants. And a massive tailwind for platforms like Hello Clever, built…
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Hello Clever: From Payment Infrastructure to Growth Engine.
In a new world, payments are no longer a back-office function. They are a frontline lever for user engagement, loyalty, and revenue growth. Yet, most legacy payment providers remain just that, transactional processors. At Hello Clever, we’re building a next-generation payments platform that does more than move money. We turn every transaction into an opportunity…
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Disrupting the Status Quo: Hello Clever CEO Wins Top Fintech Award.
We are thrilled to announce that our Co-Founder and CEO, Caroline Tran, has been honored with the Female Fintech Leader of the Year award at the prestigious 2025 FinTech Australia Finnie Awards. This accolade recognizes Caroline’s exceptional leadership and her significant contributions to the fintech industry. 🚀 Reimagining Fintech, One Instant Payment at a Time…
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Clever Product Updates: Invisible Tech. Visible Impact.
This month, Hello Clever introduces three powerful updates designed to drive smarter growth with less effort. From an intelligent loyalty engine that builds habits, to faster integrations, and branded checkout experiences. It’s all about giving merchants the tools to convert, retain, and scale.