Electronic Payments Coalition

Don’t blame banks for debit card fees — blame merchants

“Taking your money elsewhere may not be a long-term solution. The Durbin Amendment contains an exemption for banks and credit unions with less than $10 billion in assets. On paper, this exemption seems to benefit the smaller institutions, but a two-tier system will not work in the long run.”

Updated Last:
December 9, 2025

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