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Visa and Amazon had issues with credit card fees, and it was reported that the companies finally reached an agreement to amicably work together again. It was revealed on Thursday, Feb. 17, that both sides signed a global deal to resume the use of Visa credit cards in Amazon stores.
In November 2021, Amazon announced that it would no longer accept UK-issued Visa credit card transactions due to the high transaction fees being charged to them by the financial service company for the processing of payments.
At that time, the American e-commerce giant stated via BBC News, "The cost of accepting card payments continues to be an obstacle for businesses striving to provide the best prices for customers."
The retailer added that the fees should be gradually going down as the technology advances. However, Visa is doing the opposite, and the rates remain high and even increasing. With the announcement, the credit card issuer said it was disappointed with the move as Amazon "is threatening to restrict consumer choice in the future."
Reuters reported that earlier this year, Jeff Bezos' company halted its plan to stop honoring UK-issued Visa credit cards. The company shared it is in talks with the financial service firm to find a solution to the payment fee issue.
The latest news showed that both camps were able to finally iron out their disagreements, and apparently, the business between them will now continue. Amazon will also be removing the 0.5% surcharge on Visa credit card transactions in Australia and Singapore.
In an email to Reuters, Amazon's spokesperson confirmed its new deal with Visa, which will allow customers to continue using their credit cards in its stores. Visa's representative also sent its statement via email to share the results of the negotiations.
"Visa is pleased to have reached a broad, global agreement with Amazon," the company's spokesperson said. "This agreement includes the acceptance of Visa at all Amazon stores and sites today, as well as a joint commitment to collaboration on new product and technology initiatives to ensure innovative payment experiences for our customers in the future."
