PM says govt to discuss cutting companies' acquiring spending

PETROZAVODSK, Jan 29 (PRIME) -- The Russian government will try to reduce spending of business on banking acquiring commissions, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a meeting with small and medium business of the republic of Karelia on Friday.

"The issue is very important, we will try to reduce these costs constantly, including for the small business," Mishustin said.

The official added that online marketplaces are no longer effective if acquiring rates are high.

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