New $167.5 Million Visa and Mastercard ATM Fees Settlement: Who Qualifies and When to File a Claim (2026)

vs. Visa and Mastercard

Payout Range

Up to $15

Deadline

7/7/2026

Time Left

70 days

About this settlement

The settlement involves allegations that Visa and Mastercard's ATM network rules caused consumers to pay higher access fees at independent, nonbank ATMs. This is the third settlement in a series of cases related to ATM fees.

Who is eligible

✓Must reside in: CA, IL, MA, MI

Who is in the settlement class

Individuals charged an access fee for a domestic cash withdrawal at an Independent ATM in the United States between October 24, 2007 and the date of preliminary approval.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Pro rata cash payment

Variable (pro rata)

Each valid claim will receive a proportional share of the Net Settlement Fund based on the number of qualifying surcharged transactions submitted.

✓ No documentation required — self-attestation only

Included: credit monitoring

This settlement includes free credit monitoring and identity protection for 12 months. You can usually claim this in addition to cash.

How to file

This settlement accepts online and mail claim submissions. Pick whichever is easier.

Official settlement information

https://openclassactions.com/settlements/burke-visa-mastercard-atm-fees-settlement.php

ClaimHawk is an independent service. Review the official settlement site for legally binding terms.

How ClaimHawk helps you file

✓ Pre-fills your claim form from your encrypted profile
✓ Scans your ID and receipts automatically
✓ Generates the filled claim form as a PDF
✓ Texts you a reminder the week of the deadline