New rules for meal vouchers and food vouchers come into effect this Saturday
Interoperability and limits on fees charged to businesses now apply nationwide
TL;DR
- Interoperability between meal and food voucher operators is now mandatory.
- Businesses can accept cards from multiple brands using a single payment terminal.
- Businesses will receive payment for voucher sales within a maximum of 15 calendar days.
- Transaction fees (MDR) are capped at 3.6%, and interchange fees at 2%.
- Restrictions on voucher usage remain, prohibiting purchases of clothing, alcoholic beverages, or debt settlement.
- Meal vouchers are for ready-to-eat meals, while food vouchers are for groceries.
- Penalties, including fines and potential cancellation of registration, apply for non-compliance.