The government announced in July a ban on surcharges on card payments in-store, such as paywave, from no later than May 2026. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson told Morning Report ...

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In July the Government announced a ban on surcharges on credit card payments in-store from May 2026 at the latest. ACT is ...

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Retail NZ is urging the Government to pause its proposed ban on merchant surcharges, warning that the move will increase costs for consumers and disproportionately harm small businesses.

The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market is booming, and merchants offering this option to consumers see significant increases in sales volume and order value.The BNPL market has experienced robust growth ...