Mastercard Settles Merchant Dispute with Interchange Rate Reduction

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The agreement includes a reduction in U.S. credit card interchange rates for five years and simplified surcharging and discounting rules. The settlement is pending final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York. A press release and the agreement are furnished as exhibits.

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