See if you qualify for Fidelity's $2.5M settlement
Fidelity customers whose bank account and routing numbers were exposed in an August 2024 security incident may claim a share of a $2.5 million class-action settlement by July 27, 2026. Eligible people can seek about $100 without proof, up to $5,000 for documented losses, and two years of credit monitoring.
Key Takeaways
- Fidelity agreed to a $2.5 million settlement tied to an August 2024 data security incident that allegedly exposed bank account and routing numbers.
- More than 160,000 people may qualify, including some who never received a Fidelity breach notice.
- Claims are due by July 27, 2026, via the official settlement site, with options for cash, higher documented reimbursements, and free credit monitoring.
- California residents may claim an extra $50 under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
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Who qualifies for the Fidelity settlement?
According to CNBC Select, class members include U.S. residents whose bank account number and routing number were exposed in the breach. That can include people Fidelity notified and others who were not notified.
If you are unsure whether you are in the class, CNBC Select points readers to the settlement website, email at info@FidelityDataSettlement.com, or phone at 833-386-6470.
How much can Fidelity class members receive?
Documented out-of-pocket losses tied to the breach between Aug. 17, 2024, and July 27, 2026, may be reimbursed up to $5,000. That can include fraud costs and time spent restoring your identity, CNBC Select reports.
Without proof, members may still get a pro rata cash payment of about $100, though the final amount depends on how many claims are filed and other settlement costs. California residents may also seek an additional $50 CCPA payment.
Class members can also claim two years of free credit monitoring from CyEx, including $1 million in fraud and identity theft insurance. That monitoring is a practical way to watch for misuse of exposed financial details after the Fidelity incident.
How do you file a Fidelity claim before the deadline?
You must submit a valid claim by July 27, 2026. CNBC Select says you can file online through the settlement administrator or download a form and mail it in.
CNBC Select also notes a final fairness hearing was held on July 9, 2026. If there are no appeals, attorneys' fees and lead plaintiffs are paid first, then remaining funds go to class members with valid claims.
Acting quickly matters: the claim window closes later this month, and you will not receive benefits unless you file. Proof of losses is not required if you only seek the approximate $100 cash payment.