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Most people are still leaving money on the table, especially since a new wave of 2026 class action settlements and refund programs are now accepting claims.
Submissions are usually done through a simple online form, and if the administrator or company can verify your account in their records, they often don’t need to dig up old receipts. The list below starts with the most urgent deadlines and continues through the rest of the summer, so you can tackle the deadlines closest to the beginning and then work your way up.
Highlights right now include a receipt privacy lawsuit against a grocery chain, a data breach settlement for an Xfinity customer, and a large Google Assistant privacy payout to people who were mistakenly recorded on smart speakers and cell phones.
As always, the amount paid depends on the number of applicants and what they can document. Therefore, the amounts here should be treated as approximate ranges, not guarantees. Some settlements pay a flat amount to all affected parties. Others tie your share to the amount you spend, the number of items you buy, or the amount of losses you can show. The important thing is to check whether you fit the period and qualifications and to register your name in the system before the application period ends.
Bank of America 7-Eleven ATM fee payment
If you used certain 7-Eleven ATMs as a Bank of America customer and were allegedly charged additional or duplicate fees, you may be eligible to receive a cash payment from your $2.25 million transaction.
Current account holders are expected to receive automatic credits, but former customers must submit a simple online claim by June 29, 2026 to receive their share. Be sure to start claiming before the deadline to avoid leaving this money on the table.
- Target audience: Past Bank of America account holders who were charged certain out-of-network ATM fees at 7-Eleven machines during the period covered by the lawsuit. Current customers may be eligible for automatic credit.
- Potential payments: A cash payment representing a pro rata share of the $2.25 million fund. The exact amount depends on the number of applicants and the fees paid.
- Billing deadline: June 29, 2026.
- Billing method: The former account holder submits a claim through the official payment website along with basic contact details and account information. Current customers generally do not need to apply to receive automatic credits.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Ashley, Nectar, Dreamcloud and Sienna fiberglass mattress settlements
If you purchased certain mattresses from Ashley Furniture, Nectar, DreamCloud, or Siena and dealt with fiberglass that entered your home, you may be eligible to receive a voucher from the $9 million settlement. The lawsuit provides credits for replacement products to anyone who files a claim by July 17, 2026. The amount depends on what you purchased and how it affected you. Check your eligibility now before the application period ends.
- Target audience: Customers who purchased certain Ashley, Nectar, DreamCloud, or Siena mattresses identified as part of the Fiberglass Settlement and sold between October 1, 2017 and June 30, 2024.
- Potential payments: Vouchers from a $9 million fund. Can be used for new products. The value is tied to the type of mattress and the evidence provided.
- Billing deadline: July 17, 2026.
- Billing method: Submit your claim online at a payment site or mail a paper form with basic purchase details and required documentation by the postmark deadline.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Amazon Prime FTC subscription payment
If you signed up for Amazon Prime between 2019 and 2025 and claim you were misled into signing up or had trouble canceling, you may be eligible for cash back under the Federal Trade Commission’s $2.5 billion settlement.
While many customers have already received automatic refunds, the second phase now allows eligible users to submit claims online through July 27, 2026.
- Target audience: Amazon customers who signed up for Prime between June 23, 2019 and June 23, 2025 and who were identified in the FTC lawsuit as potentially being misled or improperly induced into a subscription.
- Potential payments: Cash refunds related to improperly charged Prime fees. The amount depends on what you paid and whether you already received automatic payments.
- Billing deadline: July 27, 2026.
- Billing method: Follow the links and instructions in the email or mailed notification you receive and fill out the online claim form with your name, contact details, and Amazon account information.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Sprouts Farmers Market Receipt Print Payment
If you shop at Sprouts Farmers Market and your receipt has too many digits in your credit or debit card number, you may be eligible for a $5 million FACTA cash payment. Administrators estimate that many shoppers could receive payments ranging from approximately $70 to more than $400, with claim forms due by August 5, 2026. Check your eligibility now before your billing period ends.
- Target audience: U.S. customers who made a credit or debit card purchase at Sprouts between August 16, 2020 and October 31, 2022, and had at least the last five digits of their card number displayed on their printed receipt.
- Potential payments: Pro rata cash payments from a $5 million fund. Estimates range from approximately $67.50 to up to $405 per person, depending on the number of claims.
- Billing deadline: August 5, 2026.
- Billing method: Submit online through the official payment site, or mail or fax a short-form request to the administrator, along with your notification number (if you received one) and basic contact information.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Google Assistant privacy settlement
If you use Google Assistant on a device such as a Nest speaker, home smart speaker, Pixel smartphone, or similar product, and your audio is captured due to an accidental “false positive,” you may be eligible to receive a portion of the $68 million privacy settlement. Claims must be filed by August 27, 2026, and payment will be made after a final court hearing scheduled for October 1, 2026. Check your eligibility now before your billing period ends.
- Target audience: Users in the United States who recorded audio with a Google Assistant device between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026. This includes users whose communications were recorded when the Assistant was accidentally launched.
- Potential payments: You can expect a share of the $68 million fund, perhaps in the form of a modest but meaningful check or digital payment. The exact amount depends on the number of people filing claims.
- Billing deadline: August 27, 2026.
- Billing method: Complete your claim online at Google Assistant’s official privacy payment site or mail it in a paper form by the postmark deadline. Parents can apply on behalf of minors.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Comcast Xfinity 2023 Data Breach Settlement
If your personal data was involved in Comcast’s 2023 Xfinity breach, you can seek money to cover your out-of-pocket losses or choose a simpler lump sum cash payout with a $117.5 million settlement. The claim deadline was recently extended to September 14, 2026, giving affected customers more time to file. Be sure to start claiming before the deadline to avoid leaving this money on the table.
- Target audience: U.S. residents whose personal information was exposed in the October 2023 Xfinity data breach and who were notified by Comcast or identified by the settlement administrator.
- Potential payments: You’ll receive up to about $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus a separate fixed cash payment (often around $50) if you choose a simpler alternative benefit.
- Billing deadline: September 14, 2026.
- Billing method: Submit a form on the official payment website or mail a paper invoice with notification information, contact details, loss documentation or alternative payment option selection.
- detail: Check your eligibility and start your claim on the official website: Learn more.
Other ways you may borrow money
Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: If Krispy Kreme notified you that your personal information was compromised in the November 2024 cyberattack, you may be eligible for money and free credit monitoring from the $1.6 million settlement, but you have until the June 22, 2026 claims deadline to act. Click here for more information.
Payment for Amazon Prime members: If you’re a Prime member, you may be eligible for a refund related to the $2.5 billion FTC settlement over how Amazon handles user sign-ups and cancellations, and our commentators break down who’s eligible and how the billing period works. Click here for more information.
Comcast data breach payout: If you’re an Xfinity customer, our coverage will show you how the $117.5 million settlement works, what types of losses are covered, and how to decide whether to submit documents or receive a flat payment. Click here for more information.
Technology and AI class action lawsuits: From voice assistants to AI features, many lawsuits are opening up new refund and settlement opportunities for everyday users, and our guide to Apple’s Siri settlement explains how these technology lawsuits can put money back in your pocket. Click here for more information.
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