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PSPs continue to push blended pricing plans despite looming surcharge ban

Senior Business Correspondent
5 Nov, 2025
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Michael Sainsbury
Senior Business Correspondent
5 Nov, 2025
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Small businesses could be left counting the cost if they succumb to heavy marketing incentives to sign up to hefty blended rate surcharging plans ahead of a looming ban.
PSPs continue to push blended pricing plans despite looming surcharge ban
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Small businesses could be left counting the cost if they succumb to heavy marketing incentives to sign up to hefty blended rate surcharging plans ahead of a looming ban.

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