Card Payment Surcharges Banned in Australia from 2026

[esseeeayeenn]

But the accor site is the only one to list prices without tax. You go through expedia or other hotel chains and the price is all inclusive.

But if you click through to make a booking the taxes are clearly displayed before you pay or otherwise commit to the booking.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

But if you click through to make a booking the taxes are clearly displayed before you pay or otherwise commit to the booking.

That’s true. But it’s not how we display pricing in Australia. If you want to market in Australia, tailor your website to comply.

And the same with the credit card surcharge I had to pay a few weeks ago. I didn’t see it displayed or mentioned anywhere. I only noticed it on my bill.

 

[esseeeayeenn]

That’s true. But it’s not how we display pricing in Australia. If you want to market in Australia, tailor your website to comply.

And the same with the credit card surcharge I had to pay a few weeks ago. I didn’t see it displayed or mentioned anywhere. I only noticed it on my bill.

It's a global site, not an Australian site.