$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action Settlement

$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action SettlementConsumers who paid a surcharge at a nonbank ATM in the United States from 2007-2026 may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedSeptember 11, 2026 11:02 AMUpdatedSeptember 11, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who paid a surcharge to withdraw cash from an independent ATM in the United States between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and did not receive full reimbursement from their bank may qualify to submit a claim for a payment from a class action settlement.Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. agreed to pay $167,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging their network rules violated antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower access fees for transactions processed on less-expensive networks. The plaintiffs claimed consumers may have paid higher surcharges at nonbank ATMs.Who can file a claim for an ATM fee settlement payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:Visa charged them a surcharge, also called an access fee, to withdraw cash from a deposit account using an ATM or PIN debit card at an independent ATM (not owned by a bank or financial institution) located in the United States or its territories.The cash withdrawal transaction occurred between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026.Their bank did not fully reimburse them for the surcharge.What are the exclusions?The settlement does not include transactions involving credit cards, cash advances or prepaid cards.How much are settlement payments?Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund.