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Taking the cost out of using your debit or credit card

Surcharges currently cost New Zealanders up to $150 million a year.

Soon it won’t cost you when you use your debit or credit card.

NBR Staff Mon, 28 Jul 2025

The coalition Government will introduce legislation this year to ban surcharges when shoppers use contactless payments and credit cards.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson said surcharges were a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers got to the till.

“We’re banning

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