US EditionMastercard: Millions of Consumers Could Get £70 After Unfair Fees Ruling
- A court ruled in 2025 that historic Mastercard fees charged between 1992 and 2008 were unfair to millions of UK consumers.
- The legal case was initiated by Walter Merricks, who previously served as the financial ombudsman, contending that retailers were charged improper fees which they then passed on to consumers through increased prices.
- The £200 million settlement, approved recently by the Competition Appeal Tribunal, aims to compensate approximately 46 million shoppers who were indirectly overcharged.
- Consumers affected can claim up to £70 each through an easy online registration process, regardless of whether they have ever held a Mastercard, with any unclaimed money set to benefit justice-related charities.
- This landmark settlement sets precedent for broader consumer access to justice and could deter companies from imposing unlawful fees in the future.
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