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Merchant fees surge 10% ahead of proposed surcharge ban

Senior Business Analyst
12 Nov, 2025
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Peter Drennan
Senior Business Analyst
12 Nov, 2025
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New RBA data shows Australian merchants are paying $300 million more annually in card fees, despite political and regulatory scrutiny on surcharging and interchange reform.
Merchant fees surge 10% ahead of proposed surcharge ban
Australian merchants are facing a significant increase in payment costs, according to the latest Reserve Bank data .Picture generated by AI.

New RBA data shows Australian merchants are paying $300 million more annually in card fees, despite political and regulatory scrutiny on surcharging and interchange reform.

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