Apple Replaces EU Tech Fee With 5% Core Tech Commission On Digital Transactions Outside App Store
AAPL•Apple updates EU App Store and digital transaction terms
Apple Inc. said its EU core technology fee will be replaced by a 5% core technology commission on digital transactions outside the App Store.
- Apple said the commission will be 15% in the EU for App Store apps that link out of the app to complete purchases.
- Apple said it is expanding who is eligible to operate an alternative app marketplace or distribute apps via the web in the EU.
- Apple said the commission will be 20% in the EU for App Store apps using alternative payment processing.
- Changes to business terms for apps in the EU take effect October 1.
- Apple added EU child safety measures including parental gates for users under 18 on alternative payments, and no website transaction links for kids apps.
- Apple said App Store apps using Apple in-app purchase will pay a 26% commission in the EU.
- Apple said developers can offer Apple in-app purchase with alternative payment options, which had not previously been permitted in the EU.
