There is an end in sight for consumers getting hit with sneaky surcharges when they pay on card, with the federal government prepared to ban the practice by 2026, promising to give consumers and small businesses "a fair go."
However, any changes will not take effect until January 1, 2026 and are subject to further reviews by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Debit card surcharges to be scrapped by 2026, government promises
There is an end in sight for consumers getting hit with sneaky surcharges when they pay on card, with the federal government prepared to ban the practice by 2026, promising to give consumers and small businesses "a fair go."
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