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Visa, Mastercard face EU antitrust heat, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on May 23, 2025

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(Reuters) -European Union antitrust authorities are scrutinizing fees charged by payments processing giants Visa and Mastercard, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Spokespersons for Visa and

Visa, Mastercard face EU antitrust heat, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -European Union antitrust authorities are scrutinizing fees charged by payments processing giants Visa and Mastercard, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Spokespersons for Visa and Mastercard did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.

(Reporting by Ateev Bhandari in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)

Key Takeaways

EU antitrust authorities are investigating Visa and Mastercard.
The focus is on fees charged by these payment giants.
Bloomberg News reported the scrutiny on Friday.
Visa and Mastercard have not commented on the investigation.
The investigation could impact payment processing fees in Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the EU authorities investigating?

The European Union antitrust authorities are scrutinizing the fees charged by payments processing giants Visa and Mastercard.

Did Visa and Mastercard respond to the inquiries?

Spokespersons for Visa and Mastercard did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.

Which news outlet reported on the EU investigation?

The investigation was reported by Bloomberg News on Friday.

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