This is likely a precursor to push customers to pay with cheaper instant payment rails being deployed in 2026Q4 ("Real-time Rail").

https://www.payments.ca/systems-services/payment-systems/rea...

"The charge doesn't apply to any other payment method, including: Direct debit from your bank account, Online banking payments, Cheques, Rogers gift cards, Prepaid cards, Debit Mastercard, Visa Debit"