Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’

Filed by Dirk Danger

Tenants encouraged to seek free options after online property platforms respond to Reserve Bank’s credit card payment reformGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnline property management platforms are charging renters new fees or pushing them on to paid “memberships” to avoid processing costs associated with card payments after the ban on surcharges.Tenants have been encouraged to challenge or bypass additional fees charged by so-called rent-tech platforms, including in Vi