The Credit Card Competition Act

Summary from the author

Short Summary of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 (PDF)

Will it impact rewards programs and points?

The Credit Card Competition Act aims to lower swipe fees for merchants. But many disagree on what this means for consumers.

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The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 would give merchants network choice in processing transactions. It could impact consumers through lower rewards and security.

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Credit cards vs retailers

Bipartisan support for the Credit Card Competition Act has surged since it was introduced last year.

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Congressional Work and lobbying

Senate appropriators’ decision to add $13.7 billion to the FY2024 spending caps cements a reality that’s been hovering over the Capitol.

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The financial industry's campaign against the government's effort to curb fees is an attempt to flip the consumer protection argument on its head

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A coalition representing Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, and other finance giants is trying to turn Americans against efforts by Congress to curb junk fees.

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. spoke on the Senate Floor asking for unanimous consent for a vote to add the Credit Card Competition Act to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization.  For two years Senate Leadership has blocked this bipartisan bill from receiving a vote. Senator Marshall assured his colleagues he will not back down on […]

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What is the impact?

Proponents of credit rewards programs oppose a new bill that would cut down on swipe fees. But these costs are borne disproportionately by the poor.

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The monopolistic nature of the current payment processor landscape

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Visa of illegally monopolizing the debit card market.

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Who is behind the "Consumer Credit Card Protection Coalition"?

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