New Survey Shows Overwhelming Majority of Voters Want Congress to Pass the Credit Card Competition Act
An overwhelming majority of likely voters want Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, and both Democrats and Republicans are more likely to support Senate candidates who back the measure, according to a new survey released by MPC.
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Airport Restaurants and Retailers Join Merchants Payments Coalition
MPC announced that the Airport Restaurant and Retail Association has joined the coalition.
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Merchants Welcome Order Officially Rejecting Flawed Visa/Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
MPC welcomed an order issued by a federal judge rejecting a proposed class-action settlement over Visa and Mastercard credit card “swipe” fees.
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Consumer and Merchant Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill Delaying Fed Action on Debit Card Swipe Fees
More than 200 state and national organizations representing consumers and merchants called on the Senate to reject legislation that would delay the Federal Reserve’s proposal to reduce how much big banks are allowed to charge to process debit card transactions.
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Merchants Welcome Judge’s Statements Indicating Likely Rejection of Proposed Visa/Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
MPC welcomed comments by a federal judge indicating that she is likely to reject a proposed class action settlement over Visa and Mastercard credit card “swipe” fees.
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Opposition to Proposed Visa/Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement at Court Hearing Shows Need for CCCA
Strong opposition from merchants voiced at a hearing on a proposed class action settlement over Visa and Mastercard credit card “swipe” fees shows the need for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, MPC said.
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Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Consumers Over $500 Million for Father’s Day
High “swipe” fees that credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $500 million this Father’s Day, MPC said.
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EBay Move to Drop Amex Shows Need to Address Swipe Fees
This week’s announcement that eBay will stop accepting American Express credit cards because of high “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process transactions shows the need for Congress to address swipe fees, MPC said.
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Outdoor Hospitality Industry Joins Merchants Payments Coalition
MPC announced that OHI, the national voice of the Outdoor Hospitality Industry, which represents recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds and “glamping” businesses, has joined the coalition.
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Merchants Say Allowing More Banks to Price-Fix Debit Card Swipe Fees Would Cost Consumers Billions
MPC called on the House Financial Services Committee to reject a legislative proposal that would allow scores of large banks to price-fix their debit card swipe fees, saying the move could cost consumers as much as $5 billion.
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