Visa and Mastercard reach historic settlement to slash credit card interchange fees
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 14:20
Visa and Mastercard's Agreement
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to reduce and cap credit card interchange fees as part of a landmark antitrust settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially saving billions of dollars over the next five years.
Market Impact and Settlement Details
- This settlement presents substantial relief to small businesses by rolling back 'swipe fees' and ensuring fee stability for the next five years.
- Merchants are expected to benefit from at least $29.8 billion in savings due to these changes.
- While the settlement provides immediate relief, the debate on enhancing competition in the credit card market continues on Capitol Hill.
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