Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’

October 12, 2026 · 2:00 pm 3 sources

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• Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’
  The Guardian · October 12, 2026 14:00
  Tenants encouraged to seek free options after online property platforms respond to Reserve Bank’s credit card payment reform Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Online property management platforms are charging renters new fees or pushing them on to paid “memberships” to…
• Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
  The Guardian · October 13, 2026 05:13
  ‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Businesses are using the recent ban on credit card surcharges as…

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