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[Webinar] Breaking: MDL-1720 Settlement Approved. Now What?

A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a landmark MDL-1720 settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and 12 million U.S. merchants.

June

18
2026

12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

This event is in the past

After more than two decades of litigation, the proposed Visa/Mastercard interchange settlement has received preliminary court approval.

While much of the attention has focused on interchange reductions, the broader implications for merchants may be far more significant. Changes to card acceptance rules, premium card strategies, and network economics could create both opportunities and challenges depending on your payment mix.

Join CMSPI for a practical discussion on:

  • What the settlement includes
  • What changes merchants can expect
  • Reactions from merchant stakeholders
  • Potential impacts on costs, card mix, and acceptance strategies
  • What merchants should be monitoring next

 

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