Australian card surcharge changes 2026

FeeReady methodology

How FeeReady estimates the business impact of Australia’s 2026 card surcharge rule changes, including assumptions and limitations.

What FeeReady does

FeeReady is a scenario calculator. It estimates how changes to surcharge recovery, card payment costs and provider pricing may affect annual profit and required price adjustments.

Core calculation approach

The calculator starts from business inputs such as revenue, card-sales share, current surcharge recovery, merchant fee rate and gross margin. It estimates current effective payment cost and compares scenarios where surcharge recovery, provider costs or pricing strategy change.

What the output means

Limitations

FeeReady does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. It does not guarantee provider savings, predict final card network rules or replace advice from accountants, payment providers or lawyers.

Best use

Use FeeReady to prepare for conversations with providers and advisers, compare scenarios and understand whether pricing, payment mix or provider negotiation may be needed.