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Visa Mastercard ATM Fee Settlement Payments
Visa and Mastercard pay $167.5m to settle ATM fee surcharges for eligible consumers.
In brief
Visa and Mastercard pay $167.5m to settle ATM fee surcharges for eligible consumers. Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5 million settlement for consumers who paid surcharges at independent ATMs between October 24, 2007, and August 14, 2026. Originally reported by Kiplinger.
Visa and Mastercard Settlement
Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5 million settlement for consumers who paid surcharges at independent ATMs between October 24, 2007, and August 14, 2026.
Who Qualifies for Payment
Consumers who paid an unreimbursed surcharge at an independent ATM between October 24, 2007, and August 14, 2026 may qualify for a payment if their bank did not fully reimburse the fee.
Claim Deadline
Eligible consumers must submit claims by February 10, 2027, to receive payments from the $167.5 million settlement fund.
Settlement Details
The settlement fund covers $167.5 million for eligible claims, attorneys' fees, administration costs, taxes, and service awards to class representatives.
Key Dates
December 11, 2026: Deadline to object to or exclude yourself from the settlement. February 10, 2027: Claim submission deadline. February 17, 2027: Final approval hearing.
Payment Timeline
Payments will be sent within six months after final approval if no appeals are filed, or after appeals are resolved if appeals are filed.
What to Do Next
Submit your claim online by February 10, 2027, to qualify for a payment from the $167.5 million Visa and Mastercard settlement fund.
At a glance
Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5 million settlement for consumers who paid surcharges at independent ATMs between October 24, 2007, and August 14, 2026.
