Apple, Mastercard and Visa's antitrust lawsuit over payments has been dismissed
EngadgetThursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:51:02 PM
A U.S. judge tossed out an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Mastercard, and Visa, which accused the companies of colluding to block competing payment services on iPhones. The plaintiffs—a group of merchants and consumers—claimed the tech and financial giants unfairly restricted access to NFC (near-field communication) technology, forcing them to use Apple Pay. The judge ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to prove illegal coordination between the companies.
Editor’s Note: This ruling is a win for Apple and the payment giants, at least for now—it keeps their grip on mobile payments intact. But it’s not the end of the road: regulators worldwide are still scrutinizing Apple’s control over iPhone features, and similar lawsuits could pop up again. For consumers and businesses, it means Apple Pay stays the default option unless regulators or courts force a change down the line.
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