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Part of situation: Australian credit-card surcharge ban and economic impact (23 clusters)

Australia coffee prices rise following card surcharge ban

card surcharge ban coffee prices inflation small business Australian Taxation Office

Following the Australian government's ban on card surcharges, small businesses are reporting increased costs and potential price hikes. Data from the Small Flat White project indicates that 17% of surveyed cafes increased the price of their smallest flat white in October, with a typical increase of approximately 50 cents. This brought the average price of a small flat white to $5.16.

Business owners express concern that absorbing bank processing fees will lead to closures or further inflation. Financial experts have warned that these price adjustments could contribute to broader inflationary pressures.

Compounding these challenges, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will cease accepting credit card payments for tax obligations starting November 30. Small business owners have noted that this removes a common method used for short-term working capital management.

Entities

Australia · Australian Taxation Office · Christian Bayliss · Jim Chalmers · Small Flat White

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Australian Taxation Office will stop accepting credit card payments for tax starting November 30. www.bordermail.com.au · 7news.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The card surcharge ban has the potential to fuel inflation. 7news.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 17% of surveyed cafes increased the price of their smallest flat white in October. www.smartcompany.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government claims the surcharge ban will save Australians up to $1.6 billion annually. 7news.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Among cafes that increased prices, the typical increase was approximately 50 cents. www.smartcompany.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The average price of Australia’s smallest flat white was $5.16 in October. www.smartcompany.com.au

Sources

Border cafes warn surcharge ban will force price hikes and shop closures [www.bordermail.com.au]
‘Every chance’ surcharge ban could fuel inflation as coffee prices rise [7news.com.au]
Coffee prices jump 50 cents on average at one in six cafes after surcharge ban [www.smartcompany.com.au]