Equifax Data Breach Settlement

The roughly 147 million U.S. consumers whose information was exposed in Equifax's 2017 data breach. The initial claim period has closed — no new claims are accepted.

Equifax agreed to a settlement of at least $425 million (and up to $700 million) with the FTC, CFPB, and states over its 2017 data breach, which exposed the personal information of about 147 million Americans. Class members could claim free credit monitoring (or, if already covered, an alternative cash payment), reimbursement of up to $20,000 for documented losses, and compensation for time spent. Equifax denied wrongdoing. The initial claim deadline was January 22, 2020. This settlement is closed.

Who's excluded: The claim period is closed. People not affected by the 2017 breach were not covered.

1. 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria above.
2. 2Open the official claim form and enter your contact and payment details.
3. 3Submit before the deadline and keep your confirmation number.

1. Claim deadline (CLOSED)January 22, 2020
2. Extended/restricted claims periodEnded 2024

The claim window has closed. Approved class members received benefits after the settlement became final. No new claims are accepted.

• Official settlement website & claim form
• Administrator: JND Legal Administration
• Case: In re: Equifax Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation · No. MDL No. 2800 · U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia