Credit Card Surcharges Are Banned From October 1 Here’s What You Need To Know

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Credit Card Surcharges will impact all small businesses!       What’s Changing Regarding Credit Card Surcharges? 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. The Government is promoting this as cost-of-living relief, but 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 general prices. It's an unknown hit, as people may now take advantage of credit, and you, as [...] READ MORE