Finance
UK Moves Forward With Plans to Cap Some Credit-Card Fees
- Watchdog says cap will ensure UK merchants get ‘better deal’
- Measure risks irking Europe lawmakers that have challenged cap
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A top UK regulator is moving forward with a proposal that would cap how much British merchants pay in credit-card fees on certain purchases made by European consumers, risking retaliation from lawmakers on the continent who feel their banks are being treated unfairly by Britain.
Following a monthslong review, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator found that implementing a cap would be appropriate, according to a statement Friday. It will now collect feedback on the level where that cap should be set.