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Mastercard's European growth slows to 10.3%, weakest in two years

UK merchants file £1.9 billion in claims over Mastercard fees

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Two new claims filed on behalf of UK merchants in October 2026 seek approximately £1.9 billion over the fees they pay to accept Mastercard, adding legal pressure to the company's European operations as growth slows.

UK merchants file £1.9 billion in claims over Mastercard fees
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“The profit margins are insane not because they charge a lot of fees but because they charge so little fees that people don't mind paying them multiple times.”

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Mastercard Payment processorUK merchants (claimants) Plaintiffs in fee disputes

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