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Millions of UK consumers eligible for compensation from Mastercard

The class action against Mastercard dates back to 2016
The class action against Mastercard dates back to 2016 (Alamy/PA)
  • Mastercard will pay £200 million in compensation to UK consumers after a class-action lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit, initiated in 2016, challenged Mastercard's interchange fees between 1992 and 2008.
  • Around 46 million UK shoppers are eligible to claim compensation, estimated between £45 and £70 each.
  • Consumers can register online for a payment, regardless of whether they ever held a Mastercard.
  • Payments are expected to be distributed by the end of the year to registered individuals.
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