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Surcharge Ban: Will Prices Rise?

Australia bans card surcharges starting Oct 1. Merchants can no longer charge extra fees for cards. Businesses may raise base prices or offer cash discounts.

WHY IT MATTERS

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Known and confirmed

  • Australia bans card surcharges starting Oct 1.
  • Merchants can no longer charge extra fees for cards.
  • Businesses may raise base prices or offer cash discounts.

Unknown or unverified

  • 不同行业(如餐饮vs零售)的成本转嫁速度可能不同。
  • 长期来看,是否会出现针对非信用卡支付的隐性歧视。

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IndependentAustralia's card surcharge ban starts tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know↗
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