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RBA Governor says options on surcharging expected mid-2025

PayDay News
7 Nov, 2024
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7 Nov, 2024
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The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Michele Bullock today said card surcharging is a “complicated topic” and the Bank intended to publish its recommendations about whether or not to ban the practice by mid-2025 after “proper consultation”.
RBA Governor says options on surcharging expected mid-2025
RBA Governor Michele Bullock says surcharging is complicated and needs proper consultation.

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Michele Bullock today said card surcharging is a “complicated topic” and the Bank intended to publish its recommendations about whether or not to ban the practice by mid-2025 after “proper consultation”.

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