Special Notices 2024

SN021/2024 - Update to eftpos CA02 Token expiry for Dual-Network Debit Cards added to a mobile device wallet prior to July 2023
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has informed Cuscal that the industry-wide issue involving the expiry of eftpos CA02 tokens on dual-network debit cards (enabled for cheque and savings) will not be resolved by 31 December 2024.  

SN020/2024 - Extension period for SOAP to REST API migration for Online PIN change.
We previously advised clients that our SOAP PIN change service would reach end-of-life by Friday, 20 December 2024

SN019/2024 - Potential eftpos CA02 Token expiry issue for Dual-network debit cards provisioned (added) to a mobile device wallet.
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has informed Cuscal of a potential industry-wide issue regarding the expiry for eftpos CA02 tokens, which impacts a small number (less than 1%) of cardholders that have provisioned a Dual-Network Debit Card to their Mobile Device Wallet, prior to 1 July 2023.

SN018/2024 - Changes to Dual (Multi) Network Debit Cards for Apple Pay, effective September 2024
We are writing to inform you about important changes to Dual (Multi) Network Debit Cards in Apple Pay that will impact how Apple Pay Mobile Wallet Transactions are routed and processed.

SN017/2024 - NPPA Costs And Scheme Fees (Commercial-in-Confidence)
We are writing to you about the Annual NPPA Cost Recovery Levy Review, the Rebate that will be paid to you in August 2024, and rebates against the new NPP Scheme Fees for FY25. 

SN016/2024 - Fitbit is updating its Contactless Payments Feature from Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet.
We are writing to inform you about an important update regarding our Wearables Service. 

SN015/2024 - Upcoming changes to Pass-Through Expenses for PayTo
We are writing to you regarding upcoming changes to pass-through expenses for PayTo.

SN014/2024 - Important updates to our generic card design
This Notice informs you of the significant updates Cuscal is making to the look and feel of our Generic Cards, which align with our sustainability and accessibility initiatives.

SN013/2024 - Visa is introducing a Digital Commerce Fee
This Bulletin is to inform you that Visa is introducing a new Digital Commerce Fee that will consolidate and replace existing fees into a single, more manageable expense for clients.

SN012/2024 - Upcoming changes to eftpos scheme transaction and interchange fees
AP+ has advised Cuscal that they have completed a review of their current pricing and are making changes to the eftpos transaction fee and eftpos interchange fee effective Thursday, 1 May 2025. 

SN011/2024 - Price changes for Australia Post, effective 3 April 2024
We're writing to inform you of an update regarding Australia Post's domestic postage rates price increase.

SN010/2024 - Cuscal Special Notice - Reminder for NXP Gen 3 Chip with expiry date 30 April 2027
This is a reminder following our final update that was provided to clients in May 2023 regarding the expiry date of NXP Gen 3 chips.

SN009/2024 - Reminder: Visa is revising the Authentication Service Fee structure, effective 1 April 2024
This bulletin is a reminder of the upcoming fee changes to Visa token service (VTS) and Visa Secure by Visa, which we have previously communicated via the November 2023 Client Monthly Update.

SN008/2024 - AP+ New NPP Scheme Pricing (Commercial- in- Confidence)
We are writing to you about the new NPP scheme pricing introduced by Australian Payments Plus, effective 1 July 2024.