Did you accept Visa and/or Mastercard payments?
If you owned a business and accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit or debit cards from January 1, 2004 through January 25, 2019, you may be eligible. The claim filing deadline was February 4, 2025, but here's the good news: we can still help.
If you already filed a timely claim and don't want to wait until the settlement distribution, you can sell your claim to us. Getting paid in class action settlements can take a long time. When you work with CCC, there's no need to wait. We're prepared to make an offer to purchase your claim now.
About the Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement
The long-running Visa/Mastercard (V/M) litigation officially known as the “Payment Card/Interchange Fee & Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation (MDL. No. 1720)” finally settled — and whether you're a current or former business owner, it represents a windfall opportunity.
What it's about
This historic antitrust settlement compensates a vast range of U.S. merchants who paid interchange fees on payment card transactions. The case alleges Visa and Mastercard colluded to overcharge interchange fees from 16+ million businesses from 2004-2019. Eligible class members who submit approved claims may be eligible for a slice of the $5.54 billion pie.
The claim filing window
The claim filing window opened December, 2023, with claim notices sent to 18 million class members. And the claim filing deadline was February 4, 2025.
Answers to your key questions
See answers to your most-asked questions on our FAQ page. For comprehensive details, be sure to check out the FAQ on the administrator’s website, and note you can independently file a claim for your business.
Have questions?
We're happy to help. Email us or call 312-204-6969.
Payment Card Settlement Disclaimer
The claim filing deadline has now passed. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel regarding the settlement. See more information at the Court-approved website: www.paymentcardsettlement.com.
Case Name
Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 1720)
Settlement Fund
$5.54 Billion
Class and class period
Any company that accepted Visa and Mastercard branded cards as a form of payment between January 1, 2004 through January 25, 2019
Claim Filing Deadline
February 4, 2025 (passed)
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