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The European Union fines Mastercard €570.6 million for artificially raising card payment costs within the bloc. The European Commission accuses Mastercard of hindering cross-border competition and limiting consumer choice by preventing retailers from seeking lower bank fees outside their home country. This fine is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to address the practices of U.S. credit-card companies.
Monday, 21 January, 2019