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There’s a Push to Ban Junk Fees. Does It Affect Credit Card Surcharging?

Stax

In 2024 alone, more than a dozen state legislatures introduced bills related to surcharging and consumer fees generally. Several new laws seek to ban “drip pricing” or “junk fees,” and their uncertain meaning has resulted in confusion among merchants and acquirers. The Minnesota law will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

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Widespread Consequences of Junk Fees Uncovered, With Financial Transactions Showing Most Impact on Americans

Fintech Finance

As political efforts intensify to combat junk fees across various sectors, a groundbreaking study conducted by Wise , the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money internationally, unveils a hidden landscape of fees plaguing the everyday lives of Americans.

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FTC sues Doxo over deceptive ads, junk fees

Payments Dive

After the federal agency’s lawsuit landed Thursday, the Seattle bill-pay provider countered the allegations on Friday.

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CFPB seeks to thwart cross-border junk fees. Now what?

Payments Dive

“Putting these regulations into practice is challenging, and the success of such regulatory measures largely hinges on enforcement,” writes a Wise executive.

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CFPB charges Navy Federal Credit Union $95 million for overdraft and junk fees

Finextra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has charged the US’s largest credit union for illegally charging users overdraft fees.

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CFPB strikes at debt collector fees

Payments Dive

In the federal agency's crusade against “junk fees," debt collectors’ fees for certain payments are now in its sights.

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Bank of America fined $250M over fake accounts, junk fees

Payments Dive

Regulators say Bank of America opened credit card accounts without customers’ consent and misled consumers with respect to rewards for card applications.