New $167.5 Million Visa and Mastercard ATM Fees Settlement: Who Qualifies and When to File a Claim
By Steve Levine
Published: December 24, 2025
Settlement Fund: $167,500,000
Claim Form Deadline: Pending (not set yet)
Proof required: Pending (depends on the final claim form)
What Is the New $167.5M ATM Fee Settlement About?
You may be part of a yet another, new $167,500,000 class action settlement reached with Visa and Mastercard over allegations that certain ATM network rules led consumers to pay higher ATM access fees at independent, non bank ATMs. This is the third in a series of ATM fee class action settlements.Weren’t There Two ATM Settlements Already?
Yes, there have been prior ATM fee settlements, including one that accepted claim forms earlier in 2025. This Burke settlement is separate and it is based on a different lawsuit track and class structure, even though the topic overlaps.Here are the two prior massive ATM fee open class action settlements form 2025 and 2022:
• 2022 $55M ATM Fees Class Action Settlemenet
• 2025 $197.5M ATM Fees Visa + MasterCard Settlement
How is This ATM Settlement Different from the Previous Class Actions?
The earlier two ATM settlements are already finished and had claim deadlines, while this new Burke settlement is a separate case that is only now being approved by the court and has not opened claims yet.What Is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total proposed settlement amount is $167,500,000.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You may qualify if you were charged an ATM access fee for a domestic cash withdrawal at an independent, non bank ATM in the United States and you were not fully reimbursed by your bank, during the class period described in the settlement filing.How Much Can I Get Paid?
This settlement does not list a flat payment per person.If approved, payments are expected to be calculated pro rata, which means your payment depends on the number of valid claims filed and the number of qualifying transactions you claim compared to everyone else.
How Do I File a Claim?
You cannot file yet.If the court grants preliminary approval, a settlement website and official claim form are expected to be launched as part of the notice process. The filing states notice may be sent by email and supported by digital ads and print notice.
When Will Claim Forms Be Available?
Claim forms are expected to become available only after preliminary approval. The proposed schedule described in the filing suggests claim filing would begin around 28 days after a preliminary approval order.What Is the Claim Form Deadline?
The claim deadline has not been set yet.The filing proposes a deadline up to 180 days after preliminary approval, but that timetable can change if the court modifies the schedule.
What Are the Important Dates?
Here is what we know from the filing:• Motion filed seeking preliminary approval: December 18, 2025
• Preliminary approval hearing date: Pending
• Claim form release: After preliminary approval
• Claim deadline: Pending (proposed schedule suggests up to 180 days after preliminary approval)
• Final approval hearing: Pending
When Is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?
There is no payment date yet. If the settlement is approved, payments usually happen after final approval, the claim deadline, and claim review. Appeals can also delay payments.Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
The filing describes a claims process, but it does not confirm the final proof requirements in the excerpt you provided.Proof requirements are typically explained on the official settlement website and claim form after preliminary approval.
How Many People Are Affected?
The filing describes a nationwide class and indicates extremely large potential class size, given the time period and the number of ATM transactions in the United States. A practical way to think about it is that this could include millions of consumers.When Will This Class Action Be Certified?
The case previously achieved class certification during litigation. For settlement purposes, the court still needs to certify a settlement class as part of preliminary approval and final approval.What Are the Odds This Class Action Is Settled?
A settlement has already been proposed, but it is not final until the court approves it. This open class action lawsuit is in the court approval stage now, not the payout stage.What Is the Anticipated Settlement Amount?
The proposed settlement amount is $167,500,000, unless the court requires changes or the settlement is terminated.How Much Will Each Class Action Claimant Be Paid?
That is unknown right now.Because this appears to be a pro rata claims process, your payout will depend on how many people file valid claims, how many qualifying transactions are approved, and how much is left after court approved fees and costs.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Who Is the Settlement Administrator?
The filing identifies A.B. Data, Ltd. as the proposed settlement administrator.Official Court PDF
Sources
• Court filing PDF: Burke Visa Mastercard ATM Fees Settlement Motion• Prior settlement page: ATM Settlement Overview
• Prior settlement page: ATM Fees Class Action Settlement (Claims Closed)
Consumer Notice
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Submit Claim| Case Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement (Preliminary Approval Requested) |
|---|---|
| Settlement Fund | $167,500,000 |
| Claim Form Deadline | Pending (not set yet) |
| Proof Required | Pending (depends on the final claim form) |
| Settlement Administrator | A.B. Data, Ltd. (proposed) |
| Key Allegations | Alleged antitrust conspiracy tied to ATM network rules and alleged higher unreimbursed access fees at independent ATMs |
| Class Period | October 24, 2007 through the date of the Preliminary Approval Order (if granted) |
| Case Number | 1:11-cv-01882 (RJL) |
| Court | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia |
| Official Court PDF | View Filing |