Payments surcharging ban: what you need to know before 1 October

Payment processing costs are about to change for Australian businesses. Here's what to prepare for.

From 1 October, businesses won't be able to surcharge credit, debit or prepaid card payments on eftpos, Visa or Mastercard. If card payments are accepted, that changes how a business prices, protects its margin, and what it tells its customers at the counter.

Join Lawpath's legal and accounting teams alongside Westpac to work through what's changing, what it means for businesses, and what to consider before the deadline.

Tuesday 15 September, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM AEST 

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In this session, our presenters will cover:

  • What's actually changing: Which card payments are covered, and why it's the card scheme rules (not new regulation) that stop you surcharging
  • The merchant side: What it costs to accept payments, and how it changes with the new rules
  • The legal side: What obligations apply under the new rules, contract updates, and pricing transparency requirements
  • The accounting side: The options for handling the cost, and what each one does to the bottom line
  • Your action checklist:  What needs doing before 1 October in preparation
 

Why Attend?

This is a one-off that could save you time, money, and awkward customer conversations. 

Avoid being caught off-guard 

Plenty of businesses assume this is a credit card issue. It covers debit and prepaid too.

Hear from three experts 

Lawpath's legal and accounting leads, plus Westpac's merchant payments director. All angles covered. 

Model your options 

Learn how to absorb the change, adjust pricing, or negotiate with suppliers before the deadline. 

Go live with a plan 

Walk away with a checklist of what to do before October, not vague guidance.

 

Limited seats available, register today!

 

 

 

Note for accountants and lawyers: this session isn't CPD accredited and doesn't count towards your annual points or units.

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