Apple’s payment practices requiring subscription-forward apps to exclusively accept payments through Apple Pay violated antitrust laws, according to a Dutch regulator ruling reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday. The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets ruled that Apple violated European Union antitrust laws by unfairly targeting apps that offer subscription services.
who claim Apple is enforcing a monopoly over the local market for tap-and-pay wallets on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. The complaint argues that banks and credit unions pay an excess of at least $1 billion in fees, but Apple claimed in a motion to dismiss that it charges “nominal” fees to smaller credit card companies.
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