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Governments probe non-card options as taxpayers face millions in fee bills

Senior Business Correspondent
12 Aug, 2026
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Michael Sainsbury
Senior Business Correspondent
12 Aug, 2026
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Federal government agencies and at least two state governments are collectively looking for ways to dodge more than an estimated $100 million in card fees when credit and debit card surcharging ends on October 1.
Governments probe non-card options as taxpayers face millions in fee bills
Taxpayers are up for $100M+ in card acceptance fees once surcharging stops - unless alternative payment methods are put in place. Image generated by AI.

Federal government agencies and at least two state governments are collectively looking for ways to dodge more than an estimated $100 million in card fees when credit and debit card surcharging ends on October 1.

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