Official:Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-6900, entitled “Payment Convenience Fees,” to establish restrictions on the collection of convenience or processing fees via online payment portals and provide for remedies; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Landau
Introduced: June 11, 2026
: CITY COUNCIL
Status: In Committee, step 2 of 4
This bill aims to limit convenience fees charged by online payment portals and ensure that Philadelphians are not unfairly burdened with extra costs when paying bills online.
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This bill protects consumers from unfair and often hidden online payment fees, requiring transparency and capping excessive charges. Small business owners, low-income residents, and seniors who rely on online services will benefit from knowing exactly how much they're being charged and avoiding unexpected fees. By enforcing these rules, the City will also help level the playing field for local businesses and non-profits that are often hit with unexpected fees when making online payments.
This bill would impose a new regulatory burden on online payment portals, which could lead to increased costs for consumers through higher fees and reduced service options. The bill does not specify what fees are excessive, which could lead to arbitrary enforcement and create a patchwork of different fee structures across the city.
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