### Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement
**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.