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If you paid a fee at an ATM you could be part of an $167 million settlement

UK · 2026-09-24

Key takeaway

Visa and Mastercard settle a $167m class action over anti-competitive ATM fee practices.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerVisa and Mastercard settle a $167m class action over anti-competitive ATM fee restrictions
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onindependent ATM operators gain flexibility to lower withdrawal fees, increasing competition
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs and consumers may see reduced ATM access costs as competitive pressure transmits across markets

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Source: independent.co.uk

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