01/10/2026
From 1 October 2026, card payment surcharges are being removed across Australia π³
That means no more extra surcharge when using eligible card payment methods for things like:
- π½οΈ Dining out and takeaway
- ποΈ Shopping and everyday purchases
- π Paying tuition fees by credit/debit card
- π Paying visa application fees by card
- π§Ύ Other eligible card payments
The actual cost of the item, tuition fee or visa application fee still applies β youβre simply no longer paying the extra card surcharge on top.
The change applies to eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and UnionPay from 1 October 2026, with PayPal from 5 October 2026.
One less extra fee to worry about when paying by card in Australia.