{"id":1859,"date":"2026-04-09T23:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/en\/?page_id=1859"},"modified":"2026-07-28T02:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T02:49:23","slug":"rba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/en\/rba\/","title":{"rendered":"Reserve Bank of Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reserve bank of australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia's surcharge rules are changing. <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here's what that means for our software platforms and merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated on 27 July 2026 <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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From 1 October 2026, businesses in Australia will no longer be permitted to apply a surcharge to Visa, Mastercard, eftpos or American Express (Amex) card payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you're a business accepting payments or a software partner supporting merchants, we're here to help you understand what is changing and prepare for the transition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For merchants<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understand whether your business may be affected, what payment fees will continue to apply, and what you can do to prepare.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit the Merchant Resource Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For software partners<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Access approved messaging, FAQs and resources to support merchant conversations and prepare your business.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit the Partner Resource Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is changing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n