Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has today announced the Government’s next steps to reduce merchant service fees, that banks charge businesses when customers use a credit or debit card to pay, which is estimated to save New Zealand businesses approximately $74 million each year.
Minister
of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Commerce and
Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has today announced
the Government’s next steps to reduce merchant service
fees, that banks charge businesses when customers use a
credit or debit card to pay, which is estimated to save New
Zealand businesses approximately $74 million each
year.
“Pre COVID, EFTPOS has been the main way Kiwis
pay for goods and services, and this is fees-free for
retailers. Increasingly, however, consumers are favouring
contactless debit and credit cards,” David Clark
said.
“The high cost of these fees puts added
financial pressure on businesses at a time when they are
Press Release – New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has today announced the Governments next steps to reduce merchant service fees, that banks charge businesses when customers use a credit or debit card to pay, which is estimated to save New Zealand businesses …
Hon Dr David Clark
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has today announced the Government’s next steps to reduce merchant service fees, that banks charge businesses when customers use a credit or debit card to pay, which is estimated to save New Zealand businesses approximately $74 million each year.