Attention AAHOA Members: Claim Your Share of the $5.54B Settlement with Visa/Mastercard!

What You Need to Know

- A lawsuit alleging excessive fees charged to business owners by Visa and Mastercard has recently been settled.

- Businesses that accepted Visa and Mastercard credit cards from 2004 to 2019 could potentially receive a portion of a $5.54 billion settlement.

- Act quickly: Claims must be submitted by May 31, 2024.

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Time Is Running Out - Act Now!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to receive funds from a $5.54 billion settlement reached with Visa and Mastercard for merchants who used their credit card services between January 1, 2004, and January 31, 2019.

How AAHOA Is Providing Assistance

AAHOA has partnered with CCS to assist AAHOA Members in filing and processing your claims efficiently. To ensure you don't miss the deadline, submit your information ASAP, preferably no later than 10 days before May 31 (Tuesday, May 21).

AAHOA negotiated a modest 20% fee for claim handling, lower than many other providers charging 30% or more.

AAHOA | Referral Partner Contact: Dilip Patel, (407)-496-1203, patelconsultingllc@gmail.com

Follow the Simple Process

1. Fill Out the Form: Use the link below to register and kick-start the process.
   • Once you fill out the form, you will receive an email with CCS Retainer Agreement to sign, at the time you engage CCS, your claim will be processed on time with the Claims Administrator.
   • Submit an individual form per each taxpayer.
2. Collaboration: CCS will contact you to work together and access the required information from Visa/Mastercard files.

Important Note

If you've already filed your claim with CCS or another company, there's no need to do it again.

Sign Up With CSS

Visit https://www.chargecardsettlement.com/aahoa.

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Disclaimers

1. Claim forms are available online December 1, 2023. Deadline to file May 31, 2024.
2. Eligibility criteria: Individuals, businesses, or entities that accepted Visa-Branded Cards and/or Mastercard-Branded Cards in the United States from January 1, 2004, to January 25, 2019.
3. Class members don't need third-party services to participate in any monetary relief. There is free assistance from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel during the claims-filing period.
4. Visit the court-approved website (www.paymentcardsettlement.com) for further information.
5. CSS does not provide legal counsel and is not an attorney.

PARTNERED WITH CCS CLAIMS

Claim forms began mailing on December 1, 2023, and all Claim forms must be submitted by May 31, 2024. No one is required to sign up with any third-party service in order to participate in any settlement. For additional information regarding the status of the litigation, interested persons may visit the Court-approved website for this case. Note: Please remember, sending a Claim Form to an entity doesn’t guarantee automatic success in any potential claim or authorization disputes. Also, as discussed in recent calls by Class Counsel, filing first for a client doesn't guarantee a win initially. Conflicts will be addressed as they come up during the Claim Period. If earlier details aren't sufficient, additional documentation might be needed to resolve conflicts. The CSS team will work the Claims Counsel to resolve conflicts in a timely manner and keep you informed during the process.