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By Anneke Smith of RNZ The coalition Government has hinted at imposing a cap on the surcharges people pay for using their debit and credit cards . Australia...

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Government hints at capping bank card surcharges

Paying to use your own cash could become a thing of the past after the federal government moved to ban debit card surcharges.

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Government to crack down on card payment surcharges

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There is an end in sight for consumers getting hit with sneaky surcharges when they pay on card, with the federal government prepared to ban the practice by 2026, promising to give consumers and small businesses "a fair go."

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Australian Government

Debit card surcharges to be scrapped by 2026, government promises

The federal government has announced plans to ban debit card surcharges as part of a crackdown on excessive fees linked to card payments.
To support this initiative, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will receive $2.1 million in funding to enhance enforcement.
The move aligns with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) ongoing review of merchant payment costs and surcharging.
The review addresses growing frustration from c…

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Australian Government Moves to Ban Debit Card Fees

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households. Read More The post Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges appeared first on Drudge Report.

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Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges

Surcharges on credit and debit cards penalising customers will be in the sights of Australia's consumer watchdog in a cost of living relief measure.

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Card fees in the crosshairs in surcharge crackdown

The coalition has hinted at imposing a cap on the surcharges people pay for using their debit and credit cards.

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Government seeks to ban debit card payment surcharges from 2026

A pro-cash advocate has argued that a government plan to outlaw debit card surcharges will unfairly impact people who use cash to pay for goods and services.Australian shoppers are collectively paying around $1.5 billion every year for debit and credit card surcharges, according to industry estimates. The Albanese Government is expected to outline plans today to ban debit card surcharges and more funding for the competition watchdog to target bu…

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Cash advocate's warning as government prepares to ban debit card surcharges

Galdric PS/ShutterstockIn a move that could reshape how Australians pay for everyday purchases, the federal government is preparing to ban businesses from slapping surcharges on debit card transactions. This plan, pending a review by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), promises to put money back into consumers’ pockets. The RBA, which is accepting submissions until December, released its first consultation paper on Tuesday to coincide with Prim…

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Banning debit card surcharges could save $500 million a year – if traders don’t claw back the money in other ways

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