Bank of America settles for $2.25 million in 7-Eleven ATM fees lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $2.25 million settlement regarding ATM fees charged at 7-Eleven locations. The lawsuit claimed that customers were improperly charged multiple out-of-network fees when checking their account balances. Eligible customers must have used specific ATMs between May 2018 and November 2021 to receive a payout from the settlement.
- ▪Bank of America agreed to a $2.25 million class action settlement over ATM fees.
- ▪The lawsuit alleged that customers were charged more than one out-of-network fee for balance inquiries.
- ▪Eligible customers must have used FCTI-owned ATMs in 7-Eleven stores during a specified period.
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Bank of America agreed to a $2.25 million class action settlement stemming from claims involving balance inquiry fees charged at ATMs inside certain 7-Eleven stores. Plaintiffs in the case say they were improperly charged more than one out-of-network fee when using Bank of America debit cards to check their account balance. The lawsuit originated from a 2019 complaint filed in federal court in Southern California alleging that Bank of America had breached its contract with customers by assessing excessive fees, according to USA Today.
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