14/10/2026
💵 THE SURCHARGE IS GONE… BUT THE COST ISN'T! 💳
Here's something you might not realise about shopping local…
While card surcharges may have disappeared, the fees businesses pay to process card transactions haven't!
And for a small country business like Burra Hardware, those little fees add up.
💳 For every $100 you spend using your card, Burra Hardware pays approximately $1.08 in transaction fees.
That might not sound like much, but multiply it across hundreds of transactions every week, and suddenly we're talking about some serious dollars!
And that's money that could otherwise go towards keeping our shelf prices competitive, improving our product range and supporting our local community.
💵 So why does cash matter?
When you choose to pay with cash, you're helping us reduce our card processing costs.
And the less we spend on unnecessary fees, the more opportunity we have to keep our everyday prices down.
Now, don't get us wrong!
💳 Cards are always welcome.
💵 Cash is always appreciated.
We understand that convenience matters, and we'll happily accept whichever payment method works best for you.
But if you've got a few notes in your wallet or some coins rattling around in the ute console, remember that paying cash can make a real difference to a small local business. 😂
💙 Because supporting local isn't just about WHERE you shop. Sometimes it's about HOW you pay.
Thanks for continuing to support Burra Hardware. Every little bit helps us keep doing what we do best — helping our community.
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