Share of $167.5M Settlement
Visa and Mastercard have reached a combined $167.5 million settlement over allegations that they unlawfully restricted how independent ATM operators set surcharge fees. If you paid unreimbursed ATM access fees at a non-bank ATM between 2007 and 2026, you may be entitled to a share of the fund. Settlement Breakdown: Visa: $88.775 million Mastercard: $78.725 million Total pool: $167.5 million Who Qualifies: You used an independent (non-bank) ATM between October 24, 2007 and August 14, 2026 You were charged an access fee for a cash withdrawal Your bank did not fully reimburse that fee Residents of California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan may also qualify under separate state classes Payout Details: There is no fixed payment amount. Each claimant receives a proportional share of the net settlement fund based on the number of qualifying ATM transactions submitted. How to File: Gather supporting documents — bank statements, ATM receipts, or other records showing qualifying transactions Submit your claim online at the official settlement website Make sure your claim is submitted by February 10, 2027 Key Dates: Opt-out / objection deadline: December 11, 2026 Claim filing deadline: February 10, 2027 Final approval hearing: February 17, 2027 Case: Burke v. Visa Inc., et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-01882, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
