Credit Card Surcharges Are Banned From October 1 Here’s What You Need To Know Act Now: Card Surcharges Are Ending 30Th September Cash Impact for Small Businesses What’s Changing? From 1 October 2026, Australian businesses will no longer be able to charge customers a separate surcharge for paying by eftpos, Visa, Mastercard or American Express. While the Government is promoting this as cost-of-living relief, merchant fees are not disappearing for small businesses. As a small business, you must either absorb the cost, negotiate a better deal with your payment provider, or incorporate it into your [...] READ MORE