Shoppers could be eligible for payouts after Trader Joe's $7.4 million settlement

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Shoreview, Minnesota. Trader Joe's, an American chain of grocery stores does not have sales, coupons, loyalty programs or membership cards. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit. 

What we know:

The case centered around plaintiff Brian Keim, who said the store printed their receipts that displayed the first six and last four digits of credit and debit card numbers, violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, according to legal documents filed in the case. 

Trader Joe’s denied the allegations, saying not all stores printed such receipts. However, the store concluded that litigation would be long and expensive. To avoid risk, they decided to settle in full. They have agreed to pay $7,400,000 to a "Settlement Fund" and release claims of the settlement class.  

Why you should care:

Attorneys for the plaintiff have set up a website, asking anyone who has made a purchase at Trader Joe’s using a credit or debit card between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, to check to see if they are entitled to a claim. 

Those filing a valid claim will become part of the settlement class, eligible for award through the Settlement Fund. Settlement class members who submit a valid and timely claim will receive a prorated payment from the fund. 

The deadline to submit a claim is June 9, 2026. 

How much could you get?

By the numbers:

The payment amount will depend on the number of people who have submitted a valid claim, but it is estimated that it will be $102.45 per person, according to a notice filed by the attorneys.