Card Payment Surcharges Banned in Australia from 2026

[SeaWolf]

Lots of great photos going around today:

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It seems like this shenanigan has not worked out too well for them

Google Maps

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There's been so many bad reviews about the charge on Google Maps that they've renamed the business on there in an attempt to avoid people seeing the bad reviews and them getting any more.
I'm sure similar is happening on other platforms as well.

 

[kpc]

I avoid eating out (including getting coffee) on Sundays and public holidays because of surcharging which can be up to 15-20%!

 

[AuSammy]

It seems like this shenanigan has not worked out too well for them

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

maps.app.goo.gl

There's been so many bad reviews about the charge on Google Maps that they've renamed the business on there in an attempt to avoid people seeing the bad reviews and them getting any more.
I'm sure similar is happening on other platforms as well.

And a very suspicious number of unqualified 5* reviews all on the same day following all the negative reviews and name change.

 

[jbman]

I avoid eating out (including getting coffee) on Sundays and public holidays because of surcharging which can be up to 15-20%!

Agreed. I am seeing many with a minimum 10% on weekends and 15+% on public holidays.

I just take my business elsewhere. These are not essential services