The Credit-Card Rule That Powers Rewards Cards Just Got Broken
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Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement after a 20-year legal battle with merchants, allowing stores to reject certain credit cards for the first time. This change could significantly impact the rewards card system, as it challenges the longstanding rules that have governed credit card acceptance. The implications of this settlement may alter consumer behavior and the dynamics of credit card rewards, raising concerns among stakeholders about the future of rewards programs.
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