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Card fee remedies must deliver for merchants and consumers, says BRC

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A final report into scheme and processing fees has been published today by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). These findings build on its interim report published last year. The PSR has announced its intention to consult on proposed remedies following this final report. The report’s…

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