Australian Banking Association

About Australian Banking Association
The Australian Banking Association represents the interests of member banks to support a stable banking system and the national economy. The organisation advocates for the industry on regulatory matters including cash distribution, digital identity and payment surcharging. Recent coverage has focused on the implementation of a confirmation of payee service and public awareness campaigns regarding financial hardship and scam prevention.
FF News has published 8 stories featuring Australian Banking Association since 2023, most recently "Australia Prepares for Total Ban on Card Surcharging Starting October 2026" (14 September 2026).
Latest Australian Banking Association news
- Australia Prepares for Total Ban on Card Surcharging Starting October 2026 14 September 2026 Merchants Eye
- Australian Banks Welcome New Legislation to Regulate Cash-in-Transit Sector and Secure Distribution 20 August 2026
- Australian Banks Issue Urgent Scam Warning Ahead of 2026 Census Week 10 August 2026
- Mobile Wallet Payments Soar Amid Digital Banking Boom 24 July 2025
- New Confirmation of Payee Service Hits Important Milestone 9 August 2024
- Digital ID Will Better Protect Australians from Cybercrime and Scammers 28 March 2024
- Australian Banking Association launches campaign telling Australians “Don’t tough it out on your own” 30 October 2023
- Almost 40% leave wallets at home as mobile phone and smartwatch payments soar 12 May 2023