Illinois Credit Card Surcharges Settlement
Illinois Credit Card Surcharges Settlement
American Express has agreed to pay $17.5 million in response to allegations that their "anti-steering" agreements caused merchants to raise prices for all consumers, including those who didn't use American Express cards.
Est Claim Value:
Pro rata of $17.5M
Overview
This lawsuit alleges that "anti-steering" agreements that American Express required of merchants who accepted American Express cards led those merchants to raise prices for all consumers, even those who did not pay with an American Express card. To settle these allegations, American Express has agreed to pay eligible card users in Illinois a pro rata portion of the total settlement amount of $17.5 million.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for benefits if you were an Illinois resident who used a non-rewards Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card for an in-person purchase at qualifying retailers between January 29, 2016, and June 1, 2022.
Your account billing address was in Illinois between 1/29/2016 and 6/1/2022
You used a non-rewards Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card for in-person purchases at qualifying retailers
Your purchase was made between 1/29/2016 and 6/1/2022
Individuals who held an American Express card at any time during the class period are excluded.
File Your Claim by 05/19/2026
Receive a pro rata portion of the total $17.5 million settlement.
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