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The draft rules also aim to enhance fee transparency, so as to stimulate competition and enable both retailers and users to choose the card schemes that offer them the best terms.
More information available in the press release after the deal with the Council. The text was approved by 51 votes in favour, 2 against and 2 abstentions.
Next steps
Parliament as whole is to vote on the deal at the second plenary session in April (Strasbourg). The rules will then need to be officially endorsed by the Council before they can take effect, six months after the legislation enters into force.