Bank of America agrees to $2.25M settlement in 7-Eleven ATM lawsuit — find out if you’re eligible for a payout
Bank of America has reached a $2.25 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit regarding ATM fees at 7-Eleven stores. The lawsuit accused the bank of overcharging customers for balance inquiries made at certain ATMs between 2018 and 2021. Customers eligible for a payout will be notified automatically if they still have an account, while those who closed their accounts must file a claim by July 29.
- ▪Bank of America agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over ATM fees.
- ▪The lawsuit alleged that customers were charged two fees for a single balance inquiry at 7-Eleven ATMs.
- ▪To qualify for a payout, customers must have had a Bank of America checking account and used the affected ATMs during the specified period.
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Business Bank of America agrees to $2.25M settlement in 7-Eleven ATM lawsuit — find out if you’re eligible for a payout By James Franey Published May 18, 2026, 11:07 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Bank of America has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers on ATM fees at 7-Eleven stores. The deal, announced this week, could put money in the pockets of thousands of checking-account holders who used certain ATMs between 2018 and 2021. No one has to prove wrongdoing — Bank of America denied any as part of the agreement — but the bank chose to settle rather than fight the case in court. 3 Bank of America agreed to settle the lawsuit but denied any wrongdoing.
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