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Senator Roger Marshall moved to add a swipe fee rule to a crypto market structure bill last week, a step that briefly put card fees back in the spotlight as lawmakers weigh how to rein in rising costs for small sellers.
The change would push banks and payment networks to allow more than one route for processing card payments, giving merchants a choice that could drive down swipe fees. Some analysts also say it could have implications for crypto payment solutions in the US.
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Marshall Files Swipe Fee Amendment
According to reports, the amendment filed by the Republican lawmaker would require large banks to let at least two unaffiliated networks handle
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