June 25, 2025|
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|5 months agoCard payment fees to decrease for Swiss small businesses
Price watchdog negotiates new agreement with Worldline, potentially saving Swiss retailers CHF 10-15 million annually on transaction fees.
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- Swiss retailers will save between CHF 10-15 million annually due to a new agreement on transaction fees.
- The new fee agreement is valid until September 30, 2027.
- Worldline is the dominant payment processor in Switzerland.
- The Swiss government is tasked with creating a legal basis for fee transparency.
By The Numbers
CHF 10-15 million
Estimated annual savings
September 30, 2027
Agreement expiration date
They Said
"Shops such as bakeries, kiosks and restaurants would benefit in particular."
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Retailers Reclaim Millions
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Small Shops Score Big
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Taming the Payment Giant
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