Receive Your Share of the $5.54 Billion Visa/Mastercard Settlement
### Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement **Official Court-Authorized Settlement Website**: [www.paymentcardsettlement.com](http://www.paymentcardsettlement.com) **Updated September 23, 2024**: - **Extended Claims-Filing Deadline**: The Court has granted a 180-day extension for the claims-filing deadline, now set for **February 4, 2025**. - **Claim Forms**: Additional claim forms are being mailed by the Class Administrator through the end of October 2024. - **Eligibility**: The settlement affects all persons, businesses, and entities that accepted Visa and Mastercard from **January 1, 2004, to January 25, 2019**, excluding certain plaintiffs and financial institutions. - **Lawsuit Overview**: The lawsuit alleges that Visa and Mastercard, along with their member banks, violated antitrust laws by charging excessive fees to merchants for card transactions. - **Potential Compensation**: The settlement could provide significant financial compensation to eligible merchants affected by these fees. ### Important Actions: - **File a Claim**: To file a claim online, visit the official website and click the "Submit a Claim" button. - **Contact Information**: If you have questions about your eligibility or the claims process, call **1-800-625-6440** for assistance.