Published
May 23, 2024
Updated
August 3, 2026
The FACTA receipt settlement offered vouchers to qualifying Victoria’s Secret, PINK, and Bath & Body Works shoppers. Claims closed in July 2024, and voucher emails were distributed in March 2025.
Current Status
The claim period is closed and vouchers were distributed. The administrator sent $15 claim vouchers on March 3 and March 4, 2025, with some identified non-claimants eligible for automatic $5 vouchers. Anyone checking an old voucher should follow its stated redemption terms; no new claim form is available.StatusVouchers Distributed
Claim DeadlineJuly 16, 2024 — Passed
Maximum Settlement ValueUp to $15 Million
Historical ProofNo Receipt Upload Required
What Was the FACTA Receipt Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit alleged that certain Victoria’s Secret, PINK, and Bath & Body Works stores printed more than the last five digits of a customer’s credit or debit card number on an in-store receipt. Plaintiffs alleged that the practice violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, commonly called FACTA.The defendants denied wrongdoing and liability. They agreed to a voucher settlement to resolve the disputed claims without trial. The settlement concerned printed receipts from qualifying in-store transactions; online purchases and emailed receipts were not automatically within the class.
Who Qualified for the Settlement?
The class included consumers who made qualifying in-store purchases during the store-specific class periods and received a printed receipt displaying more card digits than FACTA permits. The relevant periods differed between the Victoria’s Secret and PINK side of the settlement and the Bath & Body Works side.A shopper who purchased from both defendant groups during their applicable periods could historically make a claim against each side. That distinction mattered because the resulting vouchers were store-specific rather than interchangeable across every brand.
What Benefits Were Available?
A person who submitted a valid claim could receive one voucher worth up to $15 for Victoria’s Secret or PINK and one voucher worth up to $15 for Bath & Body Works if the person qualified for both. The voucher applied to a single purchase at the corresponding store group.Certain consumers identified through My Bath & Body Works Rewards or a Victoria’s Secret branded payment card could receive an automatic voucher worth up to $5 even without filing a claim. The administrator used available transaction records for that automatic component.
Was Proof of Purchase Required?
The ordinary claim form did not require a receipt upload. Claimants certified that they made a qualifying purchase and received a covered printed receipt. Under OCA’s proof labeling, that made the standard claim no-proof, although the administrator could still review submissions and reject invalid claims.No-proof never meant open to everyone. A claimant still had to fall within the correct store, transaction type, and date range and submit truthful information by the July 16, 2024 deadline.
When Were Vouchers Distributed?
The administrator sent voucher emails on March 3 and March 4, 2025. Messages identified the FACTA Class Action Settlement administrator and used the administrator’s official delivery domain. Recipients were advised to check spam or junk folders as well as their normal inbox.A voucher’s own email controls its redemption instructions and any use restrictions. OCA cannot replace a missing voucher, extend redemption terms, or determine whether an email address was included in the administrator’s distribution file.
Can Anyone Submit a Claim Now?
No. Claims were due July 16, 2024, and the settlement has moved through distribution. An archived claim page or a search result referring to a $15 voucher is historical and does not create a new filing opportunity.Someone who timely filed but cannot locate the resulting email should use the official settlement site and saved correspondence. Do not provide card numbers or loyalty-account passwords to a third party offering to retrieve the voucher.
How Did the Two-Brand Voucher Structure Work?
A Victoria’s Secret or PINK claim produced a voucher for those stores, while a Bath & Body Works claim produced a Bath & Body Works voucher. A class member with qualifying purchases in both groups could receive two vouchers, but multiple purchases at one defendant did not generate unlimited vouchers.The structure reflected separate defendant groups and transaction records. It also means a consumer should read the issued voucher carefully instead of assuming it can be used across every related retail brand.
Did the Settlement Establish a FACTA Violation?
No. A settlement is a compromise, not an admission. The defendants continued to deny that they violated FACTA, and the court’s approval authorized the negotiated relief rather than deciding the merits after trial.The case addressed a specific alleged receipt-printing practice. It is separate from later Victoria’s Secret matters involving Missouri sales tax, data security, or marketing messages.
What Should Voucher Recipients Do Now?
Recipients should rely on the original administrator email, review any redemption deadline or exclusions printed there, and retain a copy until the voucher is used. Messages demanding a fee or unrelated payment credentials should be treated cautiously.This page now documents a completed distribution. It does not offer a current claim form, and OCA cannot validate an individual code or voucher balance.
Official Information
Review the latest information on the official FACTA class action settlement website.
Case
Smidga v. Bath & Body Works, LLC et al.
Court
Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Maximum Settlement Value
$15,000,000
Claim Deadline
July 16, 2024
Claim Benefit
Up to $15 store voucher
Automatic Benefit
Up to $5 voucher for certain identified shoppers
Distribution
Voucher emails sent March 3–4, 2025
Official Website
official FACTA class action settlement
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