Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’
Tenants have been encouraged to challenge or bypass additional fees charged by so-called rent-tech platforms, including in Victoria, where fees on rent…
The Guardian reports: Tenants have been encouraged to challenge or bypass additional fees charged by so-called rent-tech platforms, including in Victoria, where fees on rent payments are banned.
This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Reserve Bank, Online and Victoria.
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- Reserve Bank, Online, Victoria
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