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Bundestag decides ban on payment charges

Web development • 1 May 2017

Bundestag decides ban on payment charges

Bundestag decides ban on payment charges

By Björn Groenewold1 min read
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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.


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Björn Groenewold
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For over 15 years Björn Groenewold has been developing software solutions for the mid-market. As founder of Groenewold IT Solutions he has successfully supported more than 250 projects – from legacy modernisation to AI integration.

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