The Digital Markets Act received final approval from the Council of the European Union this week and now allows developers of non- gaming apps to offer alternative billing systems to users in the European Economic Area.
The commission for in-app purchases will be reduced by 3%. 99% of developers will be charged a fee of 12% when a customer uses a third-party payment processor, compared to 15% through the billing system. The reduced fee helps support the company's investments.
The Digital Markets Act's effective date is at least six months away, but according to the European Council, there is a chance that the alternative billing system program will be expanded to developers of gaming apps.
All apps distributed through the store in all other countries, including the United States, must have a billing system in place.
The declaration form must be completed by the developers. Developers will have to report the amount of paid transactions from the alternative billing system on August 1st of 2022.
To learn more about the program and sign up, developers can visit the document on the website. The program requirements and safety measures will be shared by the company.
Apple hasn't said if it will allow App Store apps to offer alternative billing systems. Apple reduces its commission for transactions by 3% in order to comply with regulations in the Netherlands. Apple allowed developers in South Korea to offer alternative billing systems last month.
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