Alert: Unclaimed Money Waiting - $197.5M Settlement Could Put Cash Back in Your Pocket 🏧
Claim Form Deadline: January 22, 2025 Payout: Varies Proof required: No
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.
Hey friends, if you've used an out-of-network ATM anytime in the last 17 years, listen up! You could be eligible for a payout from a huge class action settlement.
What's This All About?
Visa, Mastercard, and some big banks have agreed to pay out a whopping $264.24 million to settle allegations that they violated federal laws by:
- Charging excessive ATM surcharges and swipe fees when people used out-of-network ATMs 💸
- Imposing rules limiting merchants from steering customers to other payment methods 🚫
- Insulating themselves from competitive pressure to lower interchange fees 📈
While the companies deny any wrongdoing, they've agreed to compensate consumers who paid these pesky surcharges between October 1, 2007 and July 26, 2024.
Do I Qualify? ✅
You may qualify if you paid a surcharge to withdraw cash from a bank ATM in the U.S. 🇺🇸 during that time period. The only exceptions are if:
- All your ATM surcharges were reimbursed 💰
- You only used ATMs with cards from banks outside the U.S. 🌎
How Much Could I Get? 🤑
It's impossible to say exactly how much each person will receive since it depends on the total number of valid claims. But the pot is big - $197.5 million from just Visa and Mastercard alone!
If you previously got a payout from an earlier settlement, you may automatically get another payment. But if you paid MORE fees after your initial claim, make sure to file a new one.
How Do I File a Claim? 📝
1. Visit the official settlement website at AtmClassAction.com
2. Submit a claim by January 22, 2025 ⏰
3. You don't need receipts or proof right now, but may be asked for some documentation later 📂
The Bottom Line
As busy people, every dollar counts. If you've paid those annoying ATM fees over the years, make sure to take a few minutes and claim your piece of this mega settlement! 🙌 It could mean money back in your pocket for groceries 🛒, activities with the kids 👨👩👧👦, or a little self-care treat 💅. You deserve it, mama!
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