# Visa Mastercard ATM Fee Settlement Payments

> Visa and Mastercard pay $167.5m to settle ATM fee surcharges for eligible consumers.
- Title: Visa Mastercard ATM Fee Settlement Payments · Kiplinger
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Kiplinger — https://kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/visa-and-mastercard-167-5-million-atm-fee-settlement-do-you-qualify
- Published: 2026-10-03T12:15:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.