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Businesses reminded of their obligations regarding card payment surcharges

The ACCC reminds businesses to keep their card payment surcharges within actual costs and disclose them upfront as it pr...
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The 2025-26 ACCC priorities that impact SMEs, from surcharges to anti-competitive conduct

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced new priorities for the 2025-2026 financial year,...
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Small businesses now facing record high card fees

It's not just you. Card fees are higher than ever.
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Banks not meeting SME needs

Less than half of SMEs feel only somewhat positive with their banks as banks fail to take advantage of tapping their SME...
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Will SMEs shoulder the costs of a surcharge ban?

With the Government proposing to ban surcharges in 2026, SMEs are worried they will shoulder the costs. Will they?