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FTC sues Doxo over deceptive ads, junk fees

Payments Dive

After the federal agency’s lawsuit landed Thursday, the Seattle bill-pay provider countered the allegations on Friday.

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There’s a Push to Ban Junk Fees. Does It Affect Credit Card Surcharging?

Stax

In 2024 alone, more than a dozen state legislatures introduced bills related to surcharging and consumer fees generally. Several new laws seek to ban “drip pricing” or “junk fees,” and their uncertain meaning has resulted in confusion among merchants and acquirers. The Minnesota law will go into effect on January 1, 2025.