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Comyn quits tobacco – shutting down terminals and accounts

Senior Business Correspondent
19 Nov, 2025
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Michael Sainsbury
Senior Business Correspondent
19 Nov, 2025
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With ANZ Worldline also taking action, questions remain over whether Westpac and NAB are making any credible efforts.
Comyn quits tobacco – shutting down terminals and accounts
CBA boss Matt Comyn says the bank wants to “substantially reduce banking and payment services” to the tobacco sector.

With ANZ Worldline also taking action, questions remain over whether Westpac and NAB are making any credible efforts.

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