Published
July 17, 2026
NRS Pay (National Retail Solutions), a point-of-sale provider for independent retailers, agreed to pay up to $6.5 million to resolve claims that it sent prerecorded ringless voicemails to cell phones without consent. The claim window closed April 14, 2026 — people who filed valid claims are expected to receive up to $135 after the settlement receives final approval.
What Is the NRS Pay TCPA Settlement About?
National Retail Solutions, Inc., which does business as NRS Pay, has agreed to pay up to $6,510,240 to settle a class action alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The case is Walston v. National Retail Solutions, Inc. d/b/a NRS Pay, Case No. 1:24-cv-00083, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.NRS Pay provides point-of-sale terminals and payment processing to independent retailers such as convenience stores and bodegas, and is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation. The lawsuit alleged that NRS Pay used the ringless-voicemail services of a third-party marketing firm, VoiceLogic, to deliver prerecorded telemarketing messages to consumers' cell phones without prior express written consent. NRS Pay denies the allegations, and the court made no determination of wrongdoing — the settlement is a compromise to end the litigation.
Status
Claims Closed
Final approval hearing held June 30, 2026 · payments expected after final approval
Claim Deadline
April 14, 2026 — Passed
Estimated Payout
Up to $135
Pro rata cash from a fund of up to $6,510,240
Proof Required
Yes
Filing required the Unique ID from the mailed postcard or email notice
Who Was Covered?
The settlement class covers all persons in the United States who received a ringless voicemail on their cellular telephone between January 8, 2020 and final approval, sent by NRS Pay using VoiceLogic's services, or by VoiceLogic at NRS Pay's request on NRS Pay's behalf. The class includes at least 50,000 people identified from calling records.Filing a claim required the Unique ID printed on the front of the postcard notice or at the top of the email notice sent to identified class members, which is why this settlement was proof-required — someone who never received a notice could not file.
How Much Will Claimants Get?
Class members who submitted valid claims by the April 14, 2026 deadline are expected to receive a pro rata cash award of up to $135. The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims and the court-approved deductions from the fund, including attorneys' fees, litigation costs, notice and administration expenses, and any service award.The final approval hearing was held on June 30, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois. If the court grants final approval, the settlement administrator is expected to issue payments roughly 60 days after the settlement becomes effective, subject to any appeals. Check the official settlement website for the latest payment-timing updates.
Key Dates
• January 2026: Preliminary approval of the settlement• April 14, 2026: Deadline to file a claim, opt out, or object — passed
• June 30, 2026: Final Approval Hearing, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Payments: expected roughly 60 days after the settlement becomes effective
If you missed the claim deadline, you cannot file now. If you received TCPA robocalls or spam texts from other companies, you may still have options — see our guide on what to do when texts keep coming after you reply STOP, and browse the open TCPA settlements below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NRS Pay TCPA settlement about?
The lawsuit alleged NRS Pay sent prerecorded ringless voicemails to cell phones without prior express written consent, violating the TCPA. NRS Pay denies the allegations and settled without any finding of wrongdoing, agreeing to pay up to $6,510,240.Can I still file a claim?
No. The claim deadline was April 14, 2026, and the official settlement website now shows the claim form as closed.How much are payments?
Valid claimants are expected to receive up to $135, pro rata, depending on the number of valid claims and court-approved deductions.Who was covered?
People in the U.S. who received a ringless voicemail from NRS Pay (via VoiceLogic) on their cell phone between January 8, 2020 and final approval. Filing required the Unique ID from the notice.When will checks be sent?
The final approval hearing was held June 30, 2026. Payments are expected roughly 60 days after the settlement becomes effective, subject to any appeals.Sources
• Official Settlement Website — NRS TCPA Settlement• National Law Review — NRS to Pay $6.5MM to Resolve TCPA Class Action Over Ringless Voicemails
• Bloomberg Law — NRS Pay Loses Bid to Deny Class Treatment in Junk-Call Suit
• Walston v. National Retail Solutions, Inc. d/b/a NRS Pay, Case No. 1:24-cv-00083 (N.D. Ill.)
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Settlement Amount
Up to $6,510,240
Case Title
Walston v. National Retail Solutions, Inc. d/b/a NRS Pay
Case Number
1:24-cv-00083
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Final Approval Hearing
June 30, 2026 (held)
Claim Deadline
April 14, 2026 (passed)
Official Website
NRS TCPA Settlement.com
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