Google to allow app developers to use rival payment systems, to cut fees


FILE PHOTO The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan New York City U.S. November 17 2021. REUTERSAndrew Kelly

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Alphabet unit Google said it will from Tuesday cut fees to 12%, from 15%, for non-gaming app developers on its Google Play App Store which switch to rival payment systems, as it moves to comply with new EU tech rules.

The world's most popular internet search engine said the fee cut applies only to European consumers while the freedom to use another payment system will eventually be expanded to gaming apps as well.

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