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Rogers Adds 1.6% Credit-Card Payment Surcharge From 2027

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  • Rogers Communications will add a 1.6% surcharge to credit-card bill payments starting Jan. 17, 2027.
  • The fee applies to both auto-pay and one-time credit-card payments.
  • Rogers cites a 40% rise in processing costs since 2020, costing $150 million yearly.
  • Quebec residents, specialized-plan users and former Shaw Mobile customers are exempt from the surcharge.
  • Analyst Bruce Winder says many consumers will grudgingly accept the surcharge.