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Dhamecha Group revises card fees following protests

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Following fierce retailer opposition and protests, family-owned wholesaler Dhamecha Group has announced that it has revised card fees. The new rates are 0.2% on debit cards and 0.75% on credit cards. In its communication to retailers, the group acknowledged the strong backlash after its initial…

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