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Up to 46 million UK consumers may be eligible for compensation. Don't miss out.

Excessive interchange fees led to higher retail prices for consumers. A settlement of around £100 million has been reserved for eligible UK consumers. You could automatically qualify. Register an interest and stay updated to claim what's rightfully yours.

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Register your interest in the Mastercard claim to receive updates about the claim, including if, how, and when, you can claim compensation.

THE FACTS SO FAR

What do we know about the Mastercard interchange fees claim?

Between May 1992 and June 2008, Mastercard charged excessive interchange fees on card transactions — pushing up retail prices for millions of UK shoppers.

A major class action resulted in a £200 million settlement, with around £100 million reserved for payments to eligible UK consumers who submit a valid claim.

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved the settlement. Up to 46 million adults could share the payout, making it one of the largest consumer redress schemes in UK history.

You automatically become a member of the class if you were either a resident of Scotland for at least three consecutive months between 22 May 1992 and 21 June 2008 or England, Wales or Northern Ireland for the same period between 20 June 1997 and 21 June 2008. You must have been aged 16 or over during those three months. Additionally, for non-business purposes, you must have bought goods at a supermarket that accepted Mastercard cards. It’s not necessary to have held or used a Mastercard card for these purchases. Finally, you must have been living in the UK on 6 September 2016

FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to make a Mastercard claim?
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You automatically become a member of the class if you were either a resident of Scotland for at least three consecutive months between 22 May 1992 and 21 June 2008 or England, Wales or Northern Ireland for the same period between 20 June 1997 and 21 June 2008. You must have been aged 16 or over during those three months. Additionally, for non-business purposes, you must have bought goods at a supermarket that accepted Mastercard cards. It’s not necessary to have held or used a Mastercard card for these purchases. Finally, you must have been living in the UK on 6 September 2016
How much compensation could I receive?
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The amount varies, but estimates suggest eligible claimants could potentially receive between £45 and £70 each, though this is not guaranteed
How long does the process take?
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Group action claims can take time to resolve. Once you register, we will keep you updated on progress. Signing up takes less than 5 minutes and don’t forget, it’s completely free to claim.
Is there any cost to join?
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There is no cost to claim. UK consumers will soon be able to register to receive payments by completing a simple online form. This is regardless of whether they’ve ever held a Mastercard card. By signing up to receive updates, we will share official guidance on how to claim
I no longer have my old Mastercard. Can I still claim?
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Yes. You don't need the physical card or old statements. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be a member of the class and will be able to register to make a claim.