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Visa and Mastercard cards are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Nov 10, 2025

Visa, Mastercard reach $38B swipe fee settlement, draw opposition

Visa and Mastercard proposed an antitrust settlement to lower swipe fees after a judge rejected a deal; retail groups say it’s inadequate.

Relief for Marylanders is waiting with the Credit Card Competition Act
Aug 1, 2025

Relief for Marylanders is waiting with the Credit Card Competition Act

Maryland merchants and consumers face rising swipe fees. The Credit Card Competition Act could bring relief by boosting payment network competition.

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