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Mastercard MAMastercard said on March 26, 2024 that it and its operating subsidiary, Mastercard International Incorporated, entered into a Class Settlement Agreement with court-appointed counsel for merchants. Visa is also a party, and the agreement is subject to final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York.
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AI summaryMastercard said on March 26, 2024 that it and its operating subsidiary, Mastercard International Incorporated, entered into a Class Settlement Agreement with court-appointed counsel for merchants. Visa is also a party, and the agreement is subject to final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York.
The company said it agreed to reduce U.S. credit card interchange rates for at least 5 years. It said the reduction will effectively act as a cap for 5 years and will apply to all U.S.-issued credit programs.
The company said that under the agreement, the networks will apply a simplified approach to credit card transaction surcharging, while core consumer protections and transparency will be maintained. It said these rules replace standards updated in 2012.
The company said all rule and practice changes will take effect after the settlement is approved, most likely in late 2024 or early 2025. It also said that upon final court approval, it will have resolved the vast majority of pending U.S. merchant litigation over its interchange structure and merchant acceptance rules, and that it does not admit to any improper conduct.
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Class settlement agreement and conditions for final court approval
Mastercard said on March 26, 2024 that it and its operating subsidiary, Mastercard International Incorporated, entered into a Class Settlement Agreement with court-appointed counsel for merchants. Visa is also a party, and the agreement is subject to final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
U.S. credit card interchange rate cut and 5-year cap
The company said it agreed to reduce U.S. credit card interchange rates for at least 5 years. It said the reduction will effectively act as a cap for 5 years and will apply to all U.S.-issued credit programs.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Simplified surcharging and discounting rules
The company said that under the agreement, the networks will apply a simplified approach to credit card transaction surcharging, while core consumer protections and transparency will be maintained. It said these rules replace standards updated in 2012.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Timing of rule changes and scope of existing litigation resolution
The company said all rule and practice changes will take effect after the settlement is approved, most likely in late 2024 or early 2025. It also said that upon final court approval, it will have resolved the vast majority of pending U.S. merchant litigation over its interchange structure and merchant acceptance rules, and that it does not admit to any improper conduct.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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