From January 17, 2027, Rogers adds a 1.6% charge whenever you pay your bill with a credit card, including auto-pay. Here’s what it costs, who is exempt, and the free ways to pay instead.
Key takeaway: Rogers will charge 1.6% on every credit card payment from January 17, 2027. Debit cards, direct debit and online banking stay free. Unless your card earns more than 1.6% back on the bill, switching to direct debit saves money.
Editorial update November 8, 2026 · WalletReturn Editorial Team
Starting January 17, 2027, Rogers adds a 1.6% charge to any bill you pay with a credit card. It applies to auto-pay and to one-time payments. Rogers says the charge reflects what credit card companies charge it.
For a one-time payment, Rogers shows the bill amount, the charge and any taxes before you confirm, and emails a receipt. With auto-pay, your monthly bill shows the charge and the date it will be taken.
| How you pay | Charge from January 17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Credit card (auto-pay or one-time) | 1.6% |
| Debit Mastercard or Visa Debit | None |
| Direct debit from a bank account | None |
| Online banking bill payment | None |
| Cheque | None |
| Prepaid card | None |
| Rogers gift card | None |
1.6% of each payment. On a $150 monthly bill, that’s $2.40 a month, or about $29 a year.
Rogers says taxes may also apply; the payment screen shows the exact total.
| Monthly bill | Charge per month | Charge per year |
|---|---|---|
| $80 | $1.28 | $15.36 |
| $150 | $2.40 | $28.80 |
| $250 | $4.00 | $48.00 |
Only if your card earns more than 1.6% back on the payment. A card that pays 1% on bills now loses about 0.6% on every payment; a card that pays 2% keeps about 0.4%.
Some cards pay a higher rate on recurring bills; our guide to cards for streaming and recurring bills lists them. Check that your card counts a Rogers payment in that category before relying on it.
| Card earns on the bill | After the 1.6% charge |
|---|---|
| 1% | −0.6% |
| 2% | +0.4% |
| 3% | +1.4% |
Customers in Quebec, customers on some specialized plans such as Connected for Success, and former Shaw Mobile customers on migrated plans. Rogers’ page doesn’t say whether Fido or Chatr customers are affected, so check with your provider.
Pay a different way. Switch auto-pay from your credit card to direct debit from your bank account in MyRogers (or MyRogers for Shaw customers), or pay through your bank’s online bill payment. A Debit Mastercard or Visa Debit card also has no charge.
Make the switch before your first bill after January 17, 2027, so the charge never applies.
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