In a Blow to the Banks, Pioneering Swipe Fee Law Survives First Legal Challenge

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Original Load Date Feb. 11, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 11, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/11/blow-banks-pioneering-swipe-fee-law-survives-first-legal-challenge

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CHICAGO — A first-in-the-nation law that would prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes survived a major hurdle in court Tuesday, but opponents vow it will not be the last challenge. Financial institutions including the Illinois Bankers Association and Ill...