Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit targeting the business practices behind Apple Pay, specifically the transaction fees the tech giant charges to payment card issuers.
The complaint alleges that Apple leverages its closed hardware ecosystem—most notably on the iPhone—to maintain control over tap-to-pay functionality and impose fees on financial institutions. Plaintiffs contend that Apple's policies force card issuers to pay transaction fees that competing platforms do not levy.
This legal challenge adds to the mounting antitrust scrutiny Apple encounters globally regarding its proprietary payment technology and NFC access on iOS devices.
For more information and full details regarding the lawsuit, check out the original report on 9to5Mac.
