importantSYS.SOURCE: Harvard Business School Working Knowledge• 2026-08-25T11:37:24Z

Credit Card Rewards System Facilitating $9.2 Billion Wealth Transfer

#credit card fees #wealth transfer #interchange fees #economic policy #consumer finance

Credit card interchange fees facilitate a $9.2 billion annual wealth transfer from cash/debit card users to credit card users, disproportionately affecting lower-income consumers. The system's structure, influenced by regulatory changes like the Durbin Amendment, creates regressive economic outcomes by subsidizing rewards for premium cardholders.

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