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Fed to unveil debit card fee rules December 16: sources


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is expected to unveil a proposed rule next week that would limit the transaction fees that banks can charge retailers when a customer uses a debit card, according to two industry sources familiar with the matter.

    The rule, mandated by the financial reform law enacted in July, is expected be on the agenda for a December 16 board meeting, according to the sources. Federal Reserve officials have only said publicly that a rule is expected soon.

    (Reporting by Dave Clarke)