Organizations endorsing the code will maintain or exceed the level of consumer protection it establishes. The code does not preclude the protection given by existing laws and standards. The code ...

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is expected to unveil on Thursday a proposed voluntary code of conduct for Canada’s multibillion-dollar credit- and debit-card industries that includes a number of ...

The code of conduct was first proposed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which feared payment costs would rise once the credit card giants break into the debit market.

The purpose of the Code is to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to: Ensuring that merchants are fully aware of the costs associated with accepting credit and debit card payments thereby allowing ...

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is proposing a code of conduct for credit- and debit-card companies that he says will “level the playing field” for consumers and small businesses alike — but not before ...

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is preparing to release a voluntary code of conduct designed to spur more clarity, transparency and fairness in credit card and debit transactions, sources say. The ...

OTTAWA , Jan. 18 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a supportive response to the Federal Government's draft code of conduct for the credit and debit card ...

MBNA customers are furious as a glitch on the bank’s app and website blocked them from paying off their credit cards with a debit card. The issues started this morning after the MBNA website … ...

People were unable to pay be debit card at council-run facilities. Pic: Getty Images A Falkirk Council spokesperson said “We could not process card payments yesterday at multiple different venues due ...

The federal government’s proposed code of conduct for Canada’s credit and debit card system is too weighted in favour of merchants at the expense of consumer choice, Visa Canada alleged Monday, the ...

The Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada is now in effect, Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty announced Monday. “This Code will make fees and rates more transparent for ...