TIRANA, July 2 /ATA/ The Competition Commission has concluded its review of the banking services market with regard to ATM withdrawal fees within the municipality of Sarandë.
The Competition Commission announces that, based on the report prepared following a comprehensive review of data from all licensed banks nationwide, no unlawful practices undermining competition have been detected.
However, the Commission emphasizes that several significant issues were identified, such as the lack of transparency regarding fees, the lack of harmonization of commissions for foreign cardholders, and the use of subcontracted ATM networks, which causes difficulties for users.
Nonetheless, the Commission underscores the identification of several critical issues, including inadequate transparency concerning fees, lack of uniformity in commission rates for foreign cardholders, and the utilization of subcontracted ATM networks, all of which pose challenges to users.
Furthermore, the Commission emphasizes the need to examine the necessity for regulatory intervention regarding the use of subcontracted ATM networks and the prevention of excessive commission charges. /j.p/sm
