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Warnings banking may get more expensive if surcharge ban goes ahead

Summary by ABC Australia
Experts warn the Reserve Bank's proposal to end card surcharges to save consumers money could have unintended consequences.

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But experts and industry insiders warn that this policy may bring side effects. Scholars point out that the ban on surcharges will cause banks to lose A$900 million each year, so banks may make up for their income by increasing annual fees, reducing reward points or cutting free services. Although the RBA estimates that the new policy can save businesses A$1.2 billion annually and benefit 90% of businesses, most worry that the policy will make s…

·Melbourne, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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