Mastercard Set to Increase Credit Card Fees, Adding Millions in Costs for Retailers After Visa Settlement
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) plans to increase its network assessment fee from 0.13% to 0.14%, effective April 15, adding an estimated $259.1 million in costs for retailers based on last year's transactions. This decision follows a $30 billion settlement with Visa Inc (NYSE:V) over swipe fees, intended to provide financial relief to retailers. Despite the settlement aimed at capping swipe fees to save retailers around $30 billion, many merchants plan to continue legal action against Visa and Mastercard for alleged collusion on credit card fees. Mastercard's stock has seen over a 31% increase in the last 12 months, and exposure to Mastercard can also be gained through IShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:IYG) and SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial (NYSE:XLF).
April 04, 2024 | 12:57 pm
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IShares U.S. Financial Services ETF, which includes exposure to Mastercard, may see impacts from Mastercard's fee increase and legal challenges.
As an ETF with exposure to Mastercard, IYG's performance could be influenced by Mastercard's financial strategies and legal standing, though diversified holdings may mitigate direct impacts.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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Mastercard Inc to increase network assessment fees, potentially impacting retailer costs and continuing legal disputes over credit card fees.
The fee increase by Mastercard could have a neutral short-term impact on its stock price. While increased fees may boost revenue, ongoing legal disputes and retailer dissatisfaction could pose risks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
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Visa Inc, alongside Mastercard, involved in a $30 billion settlement over swipe fees, faces ongoing legal challenges from retailers.
Visa's involvement in the settlement and ongoing legal disputes may have a neutral short-term impact on its stock, as the market has likely already adjusted to the news of the settlement.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial, with exposure to Mastercard, could be influenced by Mastercard's fee adjustments and ongoing legal issues.
XLF, as an ETF that includes Mastercard, may experience indirect effects from Mastercard's decisions on fees and the outcomes of legal challenges, though its diversified nature could buffer significant impacts.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60