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Visa, Mastercard to pay $38 million in swipe-fee settlement

The companies agreed to a $38 million settlement in a lawsuit over swipe fees merchants pay when customers use credit cards.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Visa and Mastercard recently agreed to pay $38 million to settle a lawsuit concerning swipe fees, the charges merchants must pay each time a credit card is used.