Non-Direct Debit Fee - Is it legal to charge a fee for not using a preferred payment method?

[PhilT]

@Gregr

My understanding is

While this is Finder not the RBA or government, it seems a good synopsis.

Why don't companies have to provide a "free" payment choice? | finder.com.au

There is also a Community topic about BPay fees

BPAY Fees. Now you are charged for the privilege

Many of us have used store card on interest free store purchases. Given that there is no shopfront, all transactions and contacts are gnwrally electronic. Especially since you are charged for in person payment. So I have a couple with Latitude, formerly GE money. Now this along with others make up for the interest free repayments by charging you a monthly $4.95 account keeping charge. They can’t tell me what it actually pays for. Even my statements are electronic. Years ago, to avoid fees or…