ATO stops accepting credit card payments from December 2026
The ATO will stop taking credit card payments from December 2026 because it cannot pay for merchant fees.
The Australian Taxation Office will no longer accept credit card payments from December 2026. ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen told staff the decision stems from a national ban on payment card surcharges.
The agency cannot cover merchant fees after November 30. The ATO said the decision was not made lightly.
It was necessary given how large the fees had become.
- November 30 2026
- Cutoff date
- Rob Heferen, ATO Commissioner
- Decision maker
Why it mattersAustralians who pay tax by credit card will need to switch to other payment methods. They can also arrange alternative payment plans.
AustraliaAffects Australian taxpayers who pay tax bills by credit card, forcing them to use bank transfer or other methods from December.
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