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Judge approves preliminary $38B Visa-Mastercard settlement with merchants

Jun 9, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Resolution of a major legal overhang lowers downside risk and could unlock multiple expansion if final approval proceeds smoothly.

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A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to Visa and Mastercard’s revised $38 billion settlement with merchants over swipe-fee processing. The ruling reduces ongoing litigation risk and could clear the path for final approval, potentially easing regulatory scrutiny and stabilizing the networks’ fee-revenue outlook.

U.S. judge grants preliminary approval to Visa and Mastercard’s revised $38B settlement.
Merchants claimed high swipe-fee processing charges; settlement resolves that dispute.
Final court approval still required; timing remains uncertain.
Settlement may reduce litigation over processing fees and stabilize future economics for MA and V.

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