Rogers to Charge New 1.6% Credit Card Processing Fee on Bills in 2027
Rogers Communications says it will begin charging customers a fee for paying their phone or internet bills by credit card starting next year. The Toronto-based telecommunications company recently announced on its website that it will introduce a 1.6 percent processing fee on credit card payments effective Jan. 17, 2027. Rogers said the fee reflects the charges credit card companies impose on the company when customers pay their bills using credit cards. It added that businesses in many sectors charge similar fees. In an emailed statement, Rogers said credit card processing fees have increased nearly 40 percent since 2020, with the company paying roughly $150 million annually. Rogers noted that customers can avoid the fee by using other payment methods, including direct debit from a bank account, online banking, cheques, Rogers gift cards, prepaid cards, and Visa Debit or Mastercard debit.
TL;DR
- Rogers Communications will introduce a 1.6% processing fee on credit card payments for phone and internet bills.
- The new fee will be effective from January 17, 2027.
- The company states the fee is to cover charges imposed by credit card companies, which have increased by nearly 40% since 2020.
- Rogers estimates these fees cost them approximately $150 million annually.
- Customers can avoid the fee by using other payment methods like direct debit, online banking, cheques, or debit cards.