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Apple proposes taking a 5-to-15 percent cut from external App Store payments
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple has proposed to the court a tiered commission system charging 5 to 15 percent fees on payments made through external app store links in the U.S., modifying its App Store payment rules as part of ongoing legal battles with Epic Games.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Apple is carving out a new payment fee model that lets you offer external payment links but still pay a cut. If your app handles subscriptions or content sales, this changes your commission costs and compliance game immediately.
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2 sources · 14 Aug 2026
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