The government is banning credit and debit card surcharges -- and that's a win for accessibility.
For many disabled people, digital payments aren't a choice -- they're a necessity. Surcharges meant we were paying more just to access the same services.
This move makes things fairer, more inclusive, and more accessible for everyone.
Affordability is an access issue.π
#AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityInclusion #FairPayments #Accessibility #NZGov #DigitalInclusion
π App developers face an unfair choice: Use only Apple payments (which millions of users can access in just two clicks) or offer a different payment method. But not both.
π With so many customers already tied to Appleβs payment system, most developers canβt afford to say no.
π Why canβt #developers choose what to offer?
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David Harvey
NGI TALER