Big banks respond to impending surcharge ban

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAustralia’s big banks are rolling out fee changes in response to the Reserve Bank’s credit card surcharge ban in October.Updated August 23, 2026 — 7:36pm,first published 7:32pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:07Confusion over One Nation’s migration policyVideo icon3:08Sydney Swans take on North Melbourne in first clash since hotel scandalVideo icon1:03Man critical after alleged hit-run in Sydney’s north-westVideo icon1:58Frontline workers locked out of rentalsAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe