Mastercard, Visa targeted in UK card fee claim from BA Euroflyer
( November 4, 2026, 14:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Mastercard and Visa have been targeted in a UK claim from British Airways' short-haul unit BA Euroflyer over card fees, according to a summary of the lawsuit with the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The cases concern the payment card companies' multilateral interchange fees, which are charged between a retailer's bank and a card issuer's bank when a purchase is made by credit or debit card.Summary attached....
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