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FTC Warns Payment Giants Against Discrimination Based on Beliefs

3/27/2026

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The Federal Trade Commission warned Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Stripe not to deny services based on political or religious beliefs, after U.S. President Donald Trump's August 2025 executive order.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said refusals to serve could trigger investigations and enforcement actions.
The letters address Stripe's termination of payment processing for Trump's campaign after the January 6 riot.
Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for alleged political discrimination.

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The Federal Trade Commission warned Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Stripe not to deny services based on political or religious beliefs, after U.S. President Donald Trump's August 2025 executive order.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said refusals to serve could trigger investigations and enforcement actions.
The letters address Stripe's termination of payment processing for Trump's campaign after the January 6 riot.
Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for alleged political discrimination.