Payment giants Mastercard and Visa could be facing a compensation claim of around £7.5 billion as litigation law firm Harcus Parker seeks to recoup fees it says hundreds of British businesses have been unfairly charged.

The action, being brought by the London-based law firm at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, could be one of the biggest class actions in U.K. history if it goes ahead.

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