Australia will ban credit card surcharges from October 1 as part of the change. Banks are set to revamp loyalty perks at that time. Credit card points and rewards will be cut from next month. The change will hit businesses across the country that charge extra for card payments. Businesses that add fees will need to adjust.

A pub owner may switch to cash only prior to the ban. News reports indicate the change is just 19 days away right now. The surcharge ban and the bank reward cuts are due to take effect together from early October as planned.