May 25, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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