Federal judge keeps in place key parts of Illinois’ landmark law banning some credit card swipe fees

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 10, 2026, 8 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 10, 2026, 8 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/illinois-swipe-fees-federal-ruling/

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In a decision that banks and credit unions have already said they will appeal, a federal judge on Tuesday ruled key provisions of [ Illinois’ first-in-the- nation law banning certain credit card fees ][1] can go into effect. Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the law bans certain so...