Behind the Books
Card Surcharges Are Banned: What You Can Still Do
Card surcharges are banned on eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Here is what you can still charge, the catches to watch for, and what lower interchange caps could mean for your fees.
Card Surcharges Are Being Banned From 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, card surcharges on EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard are banned outright. Here's exactly what happens in Xero automatically, and what to check before the deadline hits.

