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Most people are still leaving easy money on the table, especially with a fresh wave of 2026 class-action settlements and refund programs now open for claims.
Filing is usually a quick online form, and many of these don’t require you to dig up old receipts if the administrator or company can verify your account in their records. The list below starts with the most urgent deadlines and moves out through the rest of the summer, so you can tackle the closest dates first and then work ahead.
Standouts right now include receipt-privacy cases against grocery chains, a data-breach settlement for Xfinity customers and a big Google Assistant privacy payout for people whose smart speakers or phones accidentally recorded them.
As always, payouts vary depending on how many people file and what you can document, so treat the dollar figures here as ballpark ranges rather than guarantees. Some settlements pay flat amounts to everyone who qualifies; others tie your share to how much you spent, how many items you bought or how much loss you can show. The key is to check whether you fit the timeframe and eligibility, then get your name in the system before the window closes.
Bank of America 7‑Eleven ATM fee settlement
If you used certain 7‑Eleven ATMs as a Bank of America customer and were allegedly charged extra or duplicative fees, you may qualify for a cash payment from a $2.25 million settlement.
Current account holders are expected to receive automatic credits, but former customers need to file a simple online claim by June 29, 2026, to get their share. Start your claim before the deadline so you don’t leave this money on the table.
- Who it’s for: 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 get automatic credits.
- Potential payout: A cash payment representing a pro‑rata share of the $2.25 million fund, with exact amounts depending on how many people file and how many fees you paid.
- Claim deadline: June 29, 2026.
- How to claim: Former account holders submit a claim through the official settlement website with basic contact details and account information; current customers typically do not need to file to receive automatic credits.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
Ashley, Nectar, DreamCloud and Siena fiberglass mattress settlement
If you bought certain mattresses from Ashley Furniture, Nectar, DreamCloud or Siena and dealt with fiberglass escaping into your home, you may qualify for vouchers from a $9 million settlement. The case offers credits toward replacement products for people who submit claims by July 17, 2026, with amounts varying based on what you bought and how you were affected. Check your eligibility now before the claim window closes.
- Who it’s for: Customers who purchased specific Ashley, Nectar, DreamCloud or Siena mattresses sold between Oct. 1, 2017, and June 30, 2024, that are identified as part of the fiberglass settlement.
- Potential payout: Vouchers from a $9 million fund to use toward new products, with values tied to the type of mattress and proof you provide.
- Claim deadline: July 17, 2026.
- How to claim: File a claim online at the settlement site or mail in a paper form by the postmark deadline, including basic purchase details and any requested documentation.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
Amazon Prime FTC subscription settlement
If you were enrolled in Amazon Prime between 2019 and 2025 and say you were misled into signing up or had a hard time canceling, you may be eligible for cash back under a $2.5 billion Federal Trade Commission settlement.
Many customers already received automatic refunds, but a second phase now lets eligible users submit claims online through July 27, 2026.
- Who it’s for: Amazon customers who enrolled in Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, and were identified under the FTC case as potentially misled or improperly steered into subscriptions.
- Potential payout: A cash refund tied to improperly charged Prime fees; amounts vary based on what you paid and whether you already received an automatic payment.
- Claim deadline: July 27, 2026.
- How to claim: Follow the link and instructions in the email or mailed notice you received, then complete the online claim form with your name, contact details and Amazon account information.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
Sprouts Farmers Market receipt‑printing settlement
If you shopped at Sprouts Farmers Market and your receipt showed too many digits of your credit or debit card number, you may qualify for a cash payment from a $5 million FACTA settlement. The administrator estimates many shoppers could see payouts ranging from roughly $70 to more than $400, and claim forms are due by Aug. 5, 2026. Check your eligibility now before the claim window closes.
- Who it’s for: U.S. customers who made a credit or debit card purchase at Sprouts between Aug. 16, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2022, and whose printed receipt displayed more than the last five digits of the card number.
- Potential payout: A pro‑rata cash payment from the $5 million fund, with estimates ranging from about $67.50 up to $405 per person depending on how many claims come in.
- Claim deadline: Aug. 5, 2026.
- How to claim: File online via the official settlement site or mail/fax a short‑form claim to the administrator with your notice number (if you received one) and basic contact information.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
Google Assistant privacy settlement
If you used Google Assistant on devices like Nest speakers, Home smart speakers, Pixel phones or similar products and your audio was captured due to accidental “false accepts,” you may be eligible for a share of a $68 million privacy settlement. Claims must be filed by Aug. 27, 2026, and payments will go out after a final court hearing scheduled for Oct. 1, 2026. Check your eligibility now before the claim window closes.
- Who it’s for: U.S. users whose Google Assistant devices recorded their audio between May 18, 2016, and March 19, 2026, including people whose communications were captured when the assistant triggered by mistake.
- Potential payout: You can expect a share of the $68 million fund, most likely as a modest but still meaningful check or digital payment, with the exact amount depending on how many people file a claim.
- Claim deadline: Aug. 27, 2026.
- How to claim: Complete a claim on the official Google Assistant privacy settlement site online or mail in a paper form by the postmark deadline; parents can file on behalf of minors.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
Comcast Xfinity 2023 data breach settlement
If your personal data was caught up in Comcast’s 2023 Xfinity breach, you can ask for money to cover out‑of‑pocket losses or opt for a simpler lump‑sum cash payment from a $117.5 million settlement. The claim deadline was recently extended to Sept. 14, 2026, giving affected customers a longer window to file. Start your claim before the deadline so you don’t leave this money on the table.
- Who it’s for: 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 payout: Up to about $10,000 for documented out‑of‑pocket losses plus a separate fixed cash payment (often cited around $50) for people who opt for the simpler alternative benefit.
- Claim deadline: Sept. 14, 2026.
- How to claim: Submit a form on the official settlement website or mail in a paper claim with your notice information, contact details and either documentation of losses or a selection of the alternative payment option.
- Details: Check eligibility and start your claim on the official site: Learn more here.
More ways you may be owed money
Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: If Krispy Kreme notified you that your personal information was exposed in a November 2024 cyberattack, you may be eligible for money and free credit monitoring from a $1.6 million settlement, but you’ll need to act before the June 22, 2026, claim deadline. Learn more here.
Amazon Prime subscription settlement: If you’re a Prime member, you may qualify for refunds tied to that $2.5 billion FTC settlement over how Amazon signed people up and handled cancellations, and our explainer breaks down who is eligible and how the claim window works. Learn more here.
Comcast data breach payouts: If you use Xfinity, our coverage shows how the $117.5 million settlement works, what kinds of losses are covered and how to decide between submitting documentation or taking a flat payment. Learn more here.
Tech and AI class actions: From voice assistants to AI features, more lawsuits are opening up new refund and settlement opportunities for everyday users, and our guide to Apple’s Siri settlement explains how these tech cases can put money back in your pocket. Learn more here.
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