Card Payment Surcharges Banned in Australia from 2026

[esseeeayeenn]

Yes, we all knew it but nobody said it out loud.

It is understood that some businesses are doing it hard but some of them are playing a political game.

It is forecast that there will be tough economic times ahead. Now is the time to plan accordingly. Including ceasing business if you're currently operating on revolving credit cards.

Pretty sure we said it out loud.

Coffee prices at some cafes rise by 10pc after RBA card surcharge ban

A ban on card surcharges has led some cafe owners to lift coffee prices. It's an unintended consequence of the Reserve Bank's card surcharge ban, which was intended to lower prices for consumers.

www.abc.net.au

So cafés are increasing prices by 4 times the maximum possible cost impact of the change.
This is why I never fall for the small business sob stories.
Spare me.

 

[Happy Dude]

My occasional chinese lunch joint has upped the price for takeaways from $12 to $13. No surcharge before the ban.