'Complicated' card surcharge fees need to be simplifed

'Complicated' card surcharge fees need to be simplifed

The Commerce Commission is reviewing card charges.

Watchdog takes aim at excessive surcharges

Misleading surcharge practices and other add-on costs have come under the consumer watchdog’s eye in the new financial year.

Watchdog warns businesses against 'excessive' card surcharges

Australia's consumer watchdog is urging businesses to ensure card surcharges are in line with the law.

Businesses reminded of their obligations regarding card payment surcharges

Businesses have been reminded to ensure that their card payment surcharges are in line with the cost of accepting card payments. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also reminded businesses to adequately disclose any upfront card payment surcharges that apply, so that customers can make informed decisions before ordering, booking, and paying for a product or service. The reminders come as the ACCC zeroes in on misleadin…

channelnews : Businesses Slammed for Inflated Card Fees as ACCC Cracks Down

Australian businesses are being warned to stop gouging customers with excessive card payment surcharges as the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) ramps up efforts to crack down on misleading and illegal pricing practices. The consumer watchdog has urged businesses, particularly small operators, to urgently review the surcharges they are applying to card payments. Under...