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Visa / Mastercard Merchant Interchange Fees

$5.6 billion settlement for U.S. merchants over interchange fees on Visa and Mastercard transactions (2004-2019).

Settlement total
$5.6B
Estimated payout
Varies
Claim deadline
Status
Settlement approved

About the case

After more than a decade of litigation, Visa, Mastercard, and major issuing banks agreed to a $5.6 billion class settlement (Rule 23(b)(3)) covering U.S. merchants who accepted Visa or Mastercard cards from 2004 through January 2019. A separate Rule 23(b)(2) injunctive class addresses business practices going forward.

In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation · E.D.N.Y.

Who's eligible

U.S. merchants who accepted Visa or Mastercard from January 1, 2004 through January 25, 2019. Claim filing periods varied by tier; supplemental claim windows have opened periodically.

Not legal advice. Eligibility and payout details are summarized from public court records and official settlement websites. Always verify deadlines and submit claims through the official settlement website above.