Anyone who runs an online shop is likely to be interesting and important to the Bundestag's bill on a ban on so-called payment charges.
> Key Takeaway: The German parliament banned surcharges on electronic payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) with the PSD2 implementation. For online shop operators, this means: payment method fees may not be passed on to customers — costs must be factored into pricing.
Bundestag decides ban on payment type fees
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