CBA doubles down on virtual credit cards at top interchange rate

Warwick Ponder
Editor
5 Nov, 2026
CBA is pushing the benefits of virtual credit cards for supplier payments as commercial cards retain 0.8% interchange, the maximum domestic credit card rate under the RBA’s new rules.
CBA doubles down on virtual credit cards at top interchange rate

CBA is pushing the benefits of virtual credit cards for supplier payments as commercial cards retain 0.8% interchange, the maximum domestic credit card rate under the RBA’s new rules.

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