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Credit Cards: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 125991 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 15 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that card payment processing fees do not disproportionately burden small and independent traders.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 15 Apr 2026

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the cost of accepting payments, including cards, is fair to all parties, and that our payment systems work for all. There are a number of fees that can be placed on merchants, including interchange...