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Millions of UK shoppers could claim £70 each from a Mastercard settlement

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

Millions of UK shoppers could claim £70 each from a Mastercard settlement

The money comes from a £200 million fund agreed last year over claims the firm charged unlawful fees. You can apply online soon if you were a UK resident for specific periods between 1992 and 2008, without even needing to have owned a Mastercard. Payouts arrive in the first half of next year, dropping to £45 if the expected 2.2 million people claim.

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