The antitrust case filed by the U.S. Department of Justice “is further evidence that Visa has regularly blocked competition in the #debitcard market,” MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel Doug Kantor says. #creditcard #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct Payments Dive
Merchants Payments Coalition
Financial Services
Washington, DC 702 followers
The Merchants Payments Coalition is dedicated to fighting unfair credit and debit card fees.
About us
The Merchants Payments Coalition is dedicated to fighting unfair credit and debit card fees and advocates for a more competitive and transparent payments system.
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External link for Merchants Payments Coalition
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- Financial Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Partnership
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“Despite a multimillion-dollar campaign by the credit card industry to discredit the federal #CreditCardCompetitionAct, the bill would bring relief to small businesses and consumers struggling under excessive #creditcard #swipefees,” Indiana state Representative and Wolf's Fine Chocolate owner SHARON NEGELE says. She wants Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young to support the legislation. Indianapolis Business Journal
Sharon Negele: Credit card competition act deserves lawmaker support - Indianapolis Business Journal
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“The DOJ Antitrust Division’s action to rein in Visa’s predatory monopoly tax on #debitcard transactions is welcome news for small businesses across the country,” Institute for Local Self-Reliance Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Manager Lauren Gellatly says. U.S. Department of Justice #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct #creditcard
Independent Business Advocates Encouraged by the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Visa Monopoly - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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“While this case is focused on #debitcards, it shows how we desperately need competition over #creditcard #swipefees, which currently face no competition at all,” says MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel Doug Kantor. U.S. Department of Justice Restaurant Business Online Visa #CreditCardCompetitionAct
Justice Department adds muscle to restaurants' fight to temper credit-card swipe fees
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“Merchants need a real choice over which payment networks they use — anticompetitive practices shouldn’t force them into only one choice,” U.S. PIRG Campaign Director Mike Litt says. U.S. Department of Justice #debitcard #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct #creditcard Visa
Statement: DOJ sues Visa for alleged ‘anticompetitive’ debit network practices
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"The DOJ is taking action on Visa's #debitcard practices, but that is just the tip of the iceberg" compared with #creditcard practices, MPC Executive Committee member and National Retail Federation Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Martz says. American Banker U.S. Department of Justice #CreditCardCompetitionAct #swipefees
DOJ's Visa debit suit threatens to upend revenue models
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“We know from a merchant’s point of view Visa has employed tricks and traps for any competitor,” MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel Doug Kantor says. Digital Transactions U.S. Department of Justice #debitcard #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct #creditcard
The Justice Department May Haul Visa Into Court Over Debit Card Issues
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“I know firsthand how these fees strip vital revenue that could otherwise go toward lowering prices, purchasing new equipment, and more treats for the dogs,” dog sledding business owner Michael Tarver says of rising #creditcard #swipefees. He wants Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch to support the #CreditCardCompetitionAct Teton Valley News
Credit Card Competition Act can Free Idaho Merchants and Consumers from Excessive Swipe Fees
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“Visa has blocked competition over both #creditcards and #debitcards for years to maintain its domination of the payments market and protect the billions of dollars in profits it makes off Main Street merchants and their customers,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Retail Federation Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Martz says. U.S. Department of Justice The Sun #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct
Visa accused of causing higher prices with 'illegal' monopoly in shock DOJ suit
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“The abusive actions Visa has used to dominate the #creditcard market, as revealed by The Wall Street Journal, highlight why legislation is needed now,” MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel Doug Kantor says. #CreditCardCompetitionAct #swipefees U.S. Department of Justice AnnaMaria Andriotis
How Visa Seeks to Eliminate Competition
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