Trader Joe's Customers Face Tuesday Deadline to Claim Share of $7.4 Million Receipt Privacy Settlement

Customers who used credit or debit cards at Trader Joe's stores between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, have until Tuesday to file claims for a portion of a $7.4 million class-action settlement. The lawsuit alleged that some receipts displayed too many digits of card numbers, potentially violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), which requires merchants to truncate card information to the last five digits. Plaintiff Brian Keim claimed that certain Trader Joe's locations printed the first six and last four digits, exposing customers to identity theft risks. Trader Joe's has denied any wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid litigation costs. The settlement received preliminary court approval in 2026, with a final hearing scheduled for Aug. 10, 2026. Eligible individuals could receive an estimated $102.45 each, though the amount will be prorated based on the total number of approved claims. No proof of purchase is required, but claimants must attest to qualifying transactions. To file, customers can visit the official settlement website at tj-factasettlement.com, submit online, call the hotline at 888-444-7415, or mail a completed form to Keim v. Trader Joe's Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134. The deadline for claims, exclusions, and objections is June 9, 2026.

(Source：International Business Times)