Australia is banning credit card surcharges from October 1 under new rules. Banks are changing loyalty perks at that time. Credit card points and rewards will shrink from next month. The change impacts businesses across the country that pass on card fees. Businesses that add fees must adapt before the ban.

A pub owner is considering cash only ahead of the ban. News reports note the change is just 19 days away as things stand. The surcharge ban and the bank reward cuts are set to begin together from early October as planned.