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Australians hate surcharges. So why don’t we move to QR codes?

The change is expected to save consumers about $1.6 billion a year and give small businesses clearer pricing, the Reserve Bank said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
It’s a payment method that has taken off in cash-loving Japan. But here’s why Australians will still pay more to use card.

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Australians hate surcharges. So why don’t we move to QR codes?

It’s a payment method that has taken off in cash-loving Japan. But here’s why Australians will still pay more to use card.

·Sydney, Australia
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Card Surcharges Set To Be Scrapped

RBA to scrap card surcharges and cut fees, with major changes set to simplify payments and lower costs for businesses and consumers.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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