Australia is banning credit card surcharges from October 1 as part of the change. Banks are changing loyalty perks then. Credit card points and rewards are set to be trimmed from next month. The change affects businesses across the country that charge extra for card payments. Businesses that add fees will have to change their systems.

A pub owner is considering cash only prior to the ban. News reports note the change is just 19 days away as things stand. The new surcharge ban plus the bank reward cuts will start together from early October as planned.