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...