As the needs of the industry evolve, so do we.
Banktech is dedicated to providing innovative and effective cash management, digital payments and gaming technology for the Australian hospitality industry.
Banktech offers venues a full suite of: ATMs, cash recyclers, cash redemption terminals, smart safes as well as the Global Gaming System (through our sister company UTOPIA Gaming Systems).
Banktech is at the forefront of digital payments technology throughout the hospitality & gaming industry.
We pride ourselves on having an onshore helpdesk available 24/7, as well as a national team of field technicians on call 365 days per year.
Banktech is part of The Banktech Group which is a collection of related businesses that combine to deliver specialised payment and technology solutions across a range of industries and geographies.
The Banktech Group story
1998
Becomes the first independent (non-bank) ATM deployer in Australia with the launch of the Cash Connect ATM Network.
2000
Launch EFTEX; our payment processing business and card schemes’ acquirer member. EFTEX holds an ESA with the Reserve Bank of Australia and is focused on delivering its ATM, POS and e-Commerce clients innovative, secure, reliable and flexible cash & digital payment acceptance solutions at a highly competitive cost.
2006
Launch BTI Payments to operate ATMs and payment kiosks across Southeast Asia. BTI Payments India becomes the largest independent ATM deployer in India with more than 8,500 ATMs under our ‘India1 ATM’ brand.
2014
Banktech launches UTOPIA Gaming Systems as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Banktech Group.
2015
BTI Payments Philippines launches more than 700 Payment kiosks under our ‘Pay&Go’ brand across the Philippines as well as a small but growing number of ATMs.
2016
UTOPIA acquires Global Gaming Industries that operates gaming systems in more than 1,000 venues across NSW, South Australia and the ACT.
2018
EFTEX becomes a member of eftpos Australia and is granted an ESA with the RBA.
2020
BTI Payments Cambodia launches close to 100 ATMs and cash deposit machines for the retail banking sector.
2021
India1 Payments installs its 10,000th ATM on October 1.
Our People
Our team is our greatest asset. We have over 150 highly experienced and specialist staff throughout Australia. We are very proud to have onshore helpdesk, field service and workshop teams.
The ability to service customers quickly and efficiently will always be a top priority.
Our leadership team
David Glen
Group Managing Director
David established The Banktech Group in 1991 and has overseen the expansion throughout Australia, India and Southeast Asia.
Sean Tooth
General Manager, Group Services
Sean is an executive director of The Banktech Group and its Australian entities. Sean has been with Banktech for more than 25 years and is responsible for procurement, legal and compliance.
Mark McRae CPA
Head of Finance
Mark joined Banktech in 2020 and has more than 20 years financial experience across a range of industries. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Peter Blackett
General Manager, Strategic Development and Asia
Peter has been with Banktech since 2010 and is responsible for Group Strategy. In his role as Director of BTI Payments, Peter is also responsible for growing the Group’s payments business across Asia.
Henry Kiwarkis
General Manager, Sales
Henry has been with Banktech since 2008 and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the sales team. Prior to joining Banktech, Henry spent 20 years in sales, marketing and executive management dealing with major retail organisations in Australia and the United States.
Prue Brown
Head of Human Resources
Prue joined Banktech in 2021 and has extensive human resources experience gained across the private, government and not-for-profit sectors. She has responsibility for HR, workplace safety and communication.
Our mission & values
See how Banktech solutions improve venue efficiency and financial performance:
Our mission
Deliver innovative payment solutions that are secure, reliable and add value to our customers.
Our values – guide how we work and how we behave
Fairness: we maintain fair and open practices to provide opportunities for all
Relationship-driven: we value partnerships and commit to maintaining respectful communication which is honest and direct
Value over price: we offer products and services that enable and bring value to our clients. We strive for quality and reliability over price
Strive for excellence: everyone is encouraged to share their knowledge and expertise so that collectively we deliver highly relevant, high quality, good value products and services
Some of our industry partners
Some of our corporate partners
