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American Express Illinois Antitrust Settlement
Are you in Illinois and used a non-rewards Visa, Mastercard, or Discover between 2016 and 2022?
Payout
At least $100
Deadline
May 19, 2026
Settlement size
$17.5M
Who qualifies
Illinois residents who used a non-rewards Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit/charge card (no rewards, no annual fee) at a Qualifying Merchant in Illinois between January 29, 2016 and June 1, 2022.
Eligibility limited to IL.
What happened
Amex anti-steering rules prevented merchants from encouraging lower-fee cards, causing prices to rise for non-Amex users.
How to claim
Submit claim form online or by mail postmarked by May 19, 2026. No proof required.
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