Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'?
From RTÉ Brainstorm by RTÉ
February 18, 2026 · 7 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how loyal consumers are often charged higher prices compared to new customers in various industries.
From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals.
Topics covered
- loyalty penalty
- consumer rights
- pricing strategies
- banking
- insurance
Keywords
- loyalty penalty
- consumer pricing
- banks
- insurance
- loyalty programs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: banks, insurance
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