Event Brief
Small businesses brace for squeeze after card surcharge ban
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
Summary: Australia’s small businesses are preparing for financial pressure after a ban on card surcharges. The change is expected to reduce the ability of merchants to recoup costs associated with card payments, prompting concerns about margins and pricing.
WHO: Australia’s small businesses
WHAT: Small businesses brace for a squeeze after a ban on card surcharges reduces merchant ability to recoup card-payment costs.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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