2026年1月2日,新西兰禁止为每年节省多达1.5亿美元的消费者而征收商店卡附加费。 New Zealand banned in-store card surcharges on Jan. 2, 2026, to save consumers up to $150 million yearly.

新西兰于2026年1月2日提出了一项法案,禁止对内置EFTPOS、签证和万事达卡付款征收商业附加费,目的是消除每年花费多达1.5亿美元的消费者的隐性收费。 New Zealand introduced a bill on January 2, 2026, banning merchant surcharges for in-store EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard payments, aiming to eliminate hidden fees that cost consumers up to $150 million annually. 不论支付方法如何,法律确保价格平等,提高透明度,加强商务委员会的执行权力。 The law ensures equal pricing regardless of payment method, improves transparency, and strengthens enforcement powers for the Commerce Commission. 它适用于所有贺卡类型和形式,今后可能扩大到在线支付。 It applies to all card types and forms, with future expansion to online payments possible. 这项举措遵循了联合王国、欧盟和澳大利亚的全球趋势,这些国家正在实施类似的禁令。 The move follows global trends seen in the UK, EU, and Australia, where similar bans are being implemented.