Government proposes ban on most in-store payment surcharges

Monday 28 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 2:12pm

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Commerce Minister Scott Simpson has announced a plan to ban most surcharges on in-store card payments, including PayWave. The proposal aims to ensure shoppers are not penalised for their chosen payment method. The government intends to implement this ban by May 2026 at the latest.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

   Government to ban card payment surcharges, businesses to pick up the tab (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

   Ban on credit card and PayWave surcharges (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

   Surcharges on in-store payments, including PayWave, to be banned (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

   Govt proposes ban on in-store payment surcharges (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesMon 28 Jul 2025, 2:12pm

   Govt to ban surcharges on in-store payments (opens in new tab)