Recent discussions and actions surrounding Visa and Mastercard have highlighted concerns over their market dominance and impact on hard-working consumers and small businesses. Senator Roger Marshall criticized the Visa-Mastercard duopoly for profiting at the expense of American consumers and businesses, calling for regulatory measures. Despite a settlement agreement not to raise swipe fees on small businesses for five years, Mastercard is reportedly increasing other fees, according to Senator Peter Welch. He advocates for the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act to foster competition and reduce costs. Meanwhile, Mastercard is enhancing its card benefits through new brand partnerships, including Alo Moves, even as it plans to raise assessment fees following a settlement with Visa. This move is seen as part of a strategy to boost value for everyday spending amidst the upcoming fee hikes.
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Even after settling and agreeing not to raise swipe fees on small businesses for five years, @Mastercard is raising more fees on small businesses. We need our bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act to increase competition and lower costs for Main Street. https://t.co/s2KEAGzULb
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Credit card companies continue to profit on the backs of hard-working American consumers and businesses. It is past time to rein in the Visa-Mastercard duopoly. https://t.co/Y9sf7BCAQK