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RBA Bans Credit Card Surcharges; BHP and Telstra Pay Dividends

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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The Reserve Bank of Australia announced that credit and debit card surcharges will be banned starting October 1st, eliminating fees added to the price of goods and services. BHP delivered $7.12 billion in dividends to its investors, while Telstra paid out $1.2 billion in its final dividend. Separately, Finder advised small businesses regarding payment alternatives.

From sbs.com.au

Why it matters

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The ban on surcharges changes the structure of payment processing fees across the market. These actions, alongside major dividend payouts from companies like BHP and Telstra, affect shareholder returns and the operational costs for businesses.

From sbs.com.au

Who's involved

  • RBACentral bank of Australia, which is banning credit and debit card surcharges.
  • FinderCompany that advised small businesses on payment alternatives.
  • TelstraTelecommunications company that delivered a final dividend of $1.2 billion.
  • Visa Inc.American multinational financial services corporation whose payment processing models may be altered.
  • Commonwealth BankAustralian multinational bank that may see reduced revenue from payment processing.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Commonwealth BankSpeculative

    Commonwealth Bank might see reduced revenue from payment processing due to the ban on surcharges.

  • FinderSpeculative

    Finder might see increased demand for payment alternatives advice due to the fee changes.

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