"I think consumers do feel ripped off and we want them to be able to shop around."
Legislation would be introduced by the end of next year but consumer group Which? is hoping companies will start being upfront about their charges from today.
Richard Lloyd, executive director of Which?, welcomed the move.
"The Government’s decision to ban rip-off debit and credit card surcharges is a huge victory for consumers.
"Given that airline passengers alone pay more than £265,000 a day in card surcharges, businesses should not drag their feet over this," he said.
"While the law will come into force at the end of 2012, we want companies to be upfront and fair over card charges today."
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