A federal agency says Illinois cannot limit credit card swipe fees for federally chartered banks, despite a judge's ruling.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued an interim final rule Friday to clarify banks' leeway to charge ...

I often encounter three misconceptions about interchange fees. They may seem trivial, but they are truly fundamental to understanding the payment market, which will help you discuss fees more ...

A coalition of banks, credit unions, and card companies argue that Illinois lawmakers must repeal the state's ...

Companies that oppose the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act are appealing a ruling by a federal judge that upheld the law, which will be effective July 1.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency sent an interim final rule to the Office of Management and Budget that would ...

Large merchants argued in a Monday court hearing that card surcharges and discounts would pose significant burdens on their ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he hopes the federal government does what’s best for consumers and businesses as a Treasury Department agency moves to preempt an Illinois ...

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Delaware House Bill 315 would ban swipe fees on credit card tips. Restaurants support it, while banks warn it could disrupt ...