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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Campaigner launches £1.5bn legal action in UK against Apple over wallet’s ‘hidden fees’

Apple Wallet app being displayed on an iPhone
The lawsuit is the first UK legal challenge to Apple’s conduct regarding Apple Pay. Photograph: Ascannio/Alamy

The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a £1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers.

The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade.

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