Trader Joe's Customers Eligible for $100 Class Action Payout

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Trader Joe's has agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by printing the first six and last four digits of customers' credit and debit card numbers on receipts between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019. Eligible customers can claim an estimated $102.45 payout, though the actual amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

Why it matters

The lawsuit claimed the Trader Joe's receipt practices increased the potential risk of identity theft for customers. While Trader Joe's denies any wrongdoing, the settlement highlights the importance of protecting consumer privacy and the ongoing legal battles over credit card receipt regulations.

The details

To be eligible for the payout, customers must have used a credit or debit card to make a purchase at a Trader Joe's store between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019 and received a receipt displaying the first six and last four digits of their card number. Customers can submit an online or physical claim form by the June 9, 2026 deadline. The settlement administrator will distribute payments within 45 days of final court approval, which is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

• The alleged violations occurred between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019.
• The deadline to file a claim is June 9, 2026.
• The fairness hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

What’s next

The settlement administrator will distribute payments to eligible customers within 45 days of the court granting final approval of the settlement on August 10, 2026.