As we move through the next phases of the RBA’s changes, we will learn exactly how the schemes and issuers intend to keep interchange as high as possible and merchants paying for cardholder privileges. Could Revolut’s high-cost, single-network “Ultra” card be part of that answer?
Is high-cost “Ultra” premium debit really the future of rewards?
1 Jul, 2026
Payments Expert
1 Jul, 2026
As we move through the next phases of the RBA’s changes, we will learn exactly how the schemes and issuers intend to keep interchange as high as possible and merchants paying for cardholder privileges. Could Revolut’s high-cost, single-network “Ultra” card be part of that answer?
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