Canadian retailers will be allowed to pass 'swipe' fees onto customers as of October 6. That means you could start seeing a 1-3% added charge, plus tax, on some bills if you decide to pay them with a credit card.
Credit card companies in Canada are now giving businesses the option to add a surcharge to purchases, which means you could start paying more when you use your credit card. Following a class action lawsuit, credit card companies Visa and Mastercard must now provide businesses with the option to pass the 1 to 3.5% merchant charge down to customers.