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The Department of Immigration and Border Protection applies a surcharge on all credit card transactions with the Department. The rate is dependent upon the credit card type and are detailed below:
Card Type |
Rate (%) |
American Express |
1.99 |
Diners Card |
2.91 |
JCB |
1.99 |
Mastercard |
1.08 |
Visa Card |
1.08 |
Hi
Does this charge apply to debit cards as well and is there any forms of electronic payment that avoid the charge.