Card payment sucharges banned in Australia from 2026

Fees for transactions in Australian dollars when a merchant's bank or payment processor is located or registered overseas? What on earth! How is that allowed?!

If I ever move back to Australia I'm keeping my UK cards, most have barely any fees for anything!
 

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