Australian Government Moves to Ban Debit Card Fees

If approved, the ban on debit card payment fees could come into effect by January 2026.

Visa credit cards arranged on a desk in San Francisco, in a file photo. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The federal government has announced plans to ban debit card surcharges as part of a crackdown on excessive fees linked to card payments.

To support this initiative, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will receive $2.1 million in funding to enhance enforcement.