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RBA bans card surcharges from October 1, forecasts $1.6 billion annual savings

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How many small businesses currently offer cash discounts and will be affected by the surcharge ban?
What specific changes will banks make to credit card rewards programs in response to the interchange fee cuts?
Will the RBA's forecasted $1.6 billion in annual savings for shoppers be offset by higher general prices for goods?
How will the transparency measures starting in April next year actually help small businesses shop for better payment deals?
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