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Tanzania Backtracks as Mobile Money Levy Proves Unpopular Across African Markets

Tanzania Backtracks as Mobile Money Levy Proves Unpopular Across African Markets
Tanzania Backtracks as Mobile Money Levy Proves Unpopular Across African Markets
September 28, 2022  |  Taxes

In recent years, several African countries where mobile money transactions are a popular means of payments have introduced levies on digital transactions, much to the...

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Struggling Coinbase Pivots to Subscriptions
Struggling Coinbase Pivots to Subscriptions
August 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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May 4 Interchange Fee Hearing: The 5 Things You Need to Know
May 4 Interchange Fee Hearing: The 5 Things You Need to Know
May 03, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

On Wednesday, May 4, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on “Excessive Swipe Fees and Barriers to Competition in the...

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CFPB: Credit Card Companies Charged $12B in Late Fees in 2020
CFPB: Credit Card Companies Charged $12B in Late Fees in 2020
March 29, 2022  |  CFPB

Credit card companies charged $12 billion in late fees in 2020, with poorer Americans paying far more than wealthier people. Get the Full Story Complete...

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90% of Cardholders Check Receipts for Credit Card Surcharges
90% of Cardholders Check Receipts for Credit Card Surcharges
March 07, 2022  |  Credit Cards

An average of 9% of cardholders were asked to pay a surcharge of their most recent credit card purchase at restaurants or retail stores, according...

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US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
January 20, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

U.S. retailers, via the Merchants Payment Coalitions, have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday...

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Surcharging Becoming More Acceptable to Merchants, Cardholders
Surcharging Becoming More Acceptable to Merchants, Cardholders
November 29, 2021  |  Credit Cards

As consumers learn more about the costs of accepting credit cards, they’re getting more comfortable with the practice of paying surcharges for the sake of...

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Santander to Axe Overdraft Fees for One-Third of Customers
Santander to Axe Overdraft Fees for One-Third of Customers
November 08, 2021  |  Banking

Santander Bank has launched a new program that it says will eliminate overdraft fees for nearly a third of its customers who have recently overdrawn....

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