Amex “no surcharge” exodus?

Warwick Ponder
Editor
6 Oct, 2026
American Express may face an acceptance revolt beyond the government, council and retail business that already block its cards in Australia. Three of Australia’s major banks – Westpac, NAB and ANZ – now exclude it from their flat rate deals and merchants are angry about fees.
Amex “no surcharge” exodus?

American Express may face an acceptance revolt beyond the government, council and retail business that already block its cards in Australia. Three of Australia’s major banks – Westpac, NAB and ANZ – now exclude it from their flat rate deals and merchants are angry about fees.

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