Credit card merchant fees to be charged by DIBP

[TeeTMI]

Credit card merchant fees to be charged to applicants

 

From 22 March 2014, the Department is implementing changes to enable the recovery of credit card merchant fees from clients via a surcharge on credit card payments for visa application charges (VACs) and other fees and charges.

 

Full details of the surcharge will be communicated on the DIBP website from 22 March 2014.

[Blossom]

I was planning to finally apply for citizenship before this came in. Doh

[TeeTMI]

Latest update re the previous delayed implementation.

 

 

From 19 April 2014, a credit card surcharge will apply to transactions made using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB and Diners credit cards. The following rates will apply:

 

• Visa and Mastercard - 1.08%
  
• American Express and JCB - 1.99%
  
• Diners Club International - 2.91%
  

[Blossom]

It was delayed? I'll have to get off my arse and apply in the next couple of days. :-)

[Blossom]

Although actually, it's a really small amount just for citizenship anyway lol.