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Public Authority Involvement in Payment Card Market: Various Countries

This update includes actions taken by public authorities related to (1) interchange and merchant service fees charged to merchants for card transactions; and (2) surcharges and discounts that merchants assess to their customers based on the payment methods used. This update covers more than 40 countries over time.

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This is a summary of regulatory developments in interchange fees and surcharges for more than 40 countries over time.

Public Authority Involvement in Payment Card Markets: Various Countries (Last update: August 2025)

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