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1067 Google Lowering Play Store Fees and Allowing Alternative Payments Worldwide

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 06/24/2026 18:30 EDT

Google Lowering Play Store Fees and Allowing Alternative Payments Worldwide

As a result of the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Google, Google is making major changes to its Play Store worldwide. Google today said it would soon lower fees and start accepting alternative payment options.


App developers will be able to offer payment options other than Google's in-app billing system in the UK, European Economic Area, and United States. Developers can use the billing system of their choice and link users to websites for purchases.

As for fees, Google will charge between 10% and

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