How RBA Credit Card Changes Affect Frequent Flyer Points

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

On 1 October 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) introduced significant changes to Australia’s card payment system, including lower interchange fees and the removal of surcharges on most Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS transactions. While these reforms are designed to reduce payment costs for businesses and simplify card payments for consumers, they are also having […]

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