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Why more small businesses are adding credit card surcharges — and what it means for your wallet -...
Apr 5, 2026 - They're paying massive processing fees for card transactions. Often, you’ll end up footing the bill.
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https://www.pymnts.com/credit-cards/2026/australia-imposes-ban-on-debit-and-credit-card-surcharges/
Australia Imposes Ban on Debit and Credit Card Surcharges
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https://www.eastlink.com.au/
EastLink: No Credit Card Surcharges With Us :-)
Official site. Only EastLink's toll accounts have ZERO surcharges for credit/debit cards. Get an account for 20% weekend discount on EastLink’s car tolls.
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https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/04/banning-card-surcharges-will-make-paying-simpler-but-not-necessarily-cheaper
Banning card surcharges simplifies payments, not costs | UTS
Banning card surcharges may streamline transactions, but costs can shift elsewhere. UTS experts explain impacts on pricing, businesses and consumers overall.
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https://www.forbes.com.au/news/investing/1-6-billion-in-card-surcharges-to-be-scrapped-under-new-rba-rules/
$1.6 billion in card surcharges to be scrapped under new RBA rules
Mar 31, 2026 - The Reserve Bank of Australia announced it will ban card surcharges on eftpos, Visa and Mastercard payments from October 1, removing an estimated $1.6 billion...
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https://www.business.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-surcharging-credit-cards/
Credit Card Surcharges: Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Jan 12, 2026 - Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.
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https://www.accc.gov.au/business/pricing/card-surcharges
Card surcharges | ACCC
Businesses can charge a surcharge for paying by card, but the surcharge must not be more than what it costs the business to process that payment type.
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