$6.94M Vending Machine Card Overcharge Settlement

Unsplash | Published: August 05, 2025

Claim Deadline: November 14, 2025

Payout Aware: $30 - $360

Proof required: No

What's the Vending Machine Class Action About?

If you used a credit, debit, or prepaid card to make purchases from certain vending machines owned by Compass Group USA, Inc. (doing business as "Canteen"), you may be owed up to $360. Canteen is the biggest vending machine companies in the United States and has settled a class action over allegations that it charged more than the displayed price for items without disclosing the extra charge for card use.

The class action lawsuit alleged that Compass vending machines charged card users more than the displayed price without disclosing the extra charge, constituting a breach of contract.

According to Canteen's website, the company operates over 230,000 vending machines in the United States alone.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $6,940,000.

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?

You may qualify if, between January 1, 2014 and July 9, 2025, you used a credit, debit, or prepaid card at a 'Subject Vending Machine' listed on the settlement website and paid more than the posted price.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Payments range from $30 to $360, depending on the number of purchases you made from January 1, 2014 and July 9, 2025 using a qualifying Canteen vending machine. The exact amount depends on the Net Settlement Fund and the number of valid claims.

What are the Important Dates?

• Opt-Out Deadline: October 17, 2025
• Objection Deadline: October 17, 2025
• Claim Form Deadline: November 14, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: January 9, 2026

How Much Can I Get Paid?

Payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved. This typically takes place several months after the appeals process and fairness hearing are complete, which decides whether the proposed $6,940,000 settlement in the class action lawsuit is fair, reasonable, and adequate.

How Do I File a Claim?

Submit a Claim Form online or print a claim form and mail it in to the vending machine claims administrator. The deadline to submit a claim form is November 14, 2025.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

No proof of purchase is required initially, but you may be asked to provide additional information later.

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Sources

• Class Action Notice
• Class Action FAQ
• Official Settlement Documents
• Settlement Website

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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