Card Surcharge Changes From 1 October 2026: What Legal Clients Need to Know
What the October 2026 card surcharge changes mean for legal bills, Home Affairs payments and immigration clients, with official guidance and a clear disclaimer.
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What the October 2026 card surcharge changes mean for legal bills, Home Affairs payments and immigration clients, with official guidance and a clear disclaimer.

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