How to Find Class Action Settlements You Qualify For
How do I find class action settlements I qualify for? You find open class action settlements by searching official settlement administrator websites and government databases, checking each settlement's stated eligibility (usually based on whether you bought a product or used a service during a specific date range), and filing a claim directly with the official administrator before the deadline. You may qualify for more settlements than you realize — and claiming is free through official channels.
This guide walks through where to look and how eligibility works. Note: whether you qualify for any specific settlement depends entirely on that settlement's terms, so always confirm with the official administrator.
Where to search for open class action settlements
- Official settlement administrator sites. Each settlement is run by a court-appointed administrator with its own claim website. This is the authoritative place to check eligibility and file.
- Government and court resources. The FTC lists refunds it administers, and federal court records track certified class actions.
- Reputable settlement trackers. Some sites aggregate open settlements, but always click through and file on the official administrator's site — never a third party that charges a fee.
How to tell if you may be eligible
Most class action settlements define eligibility by a few factors:
- What you bought or used — a specific product, service, or account.
- When — a defined "class period" (date range).
- Where — sometimes limited to certain states.
- Proof — some settlements require a receipt or account record; many accept a simple attestation.
If your situation matches the class definition, you could be eligible to file. The administrator's site states the exact criteria.
How to file a claim (step by step)
- Confirm the settlement is legitimate and still open (check the deadline).
- Read the eligibility/class definition on the official administrator site.
- Gather any required proof (receipts, account numbers, or the notice you received).
- Complete the official claim form — online or by mail.
- Note your confirmation and the expected payout timeline.
Filing a claim is free. Be cautious of anyone who charges you to "find" or "file" settlements on your behalf.
Where BON Credit fits
BON Credit's mission is helping people find money they may be missing. For class action settlements, the authoritative path is always the official settlement administrator, and that's where BON Credit points you — helping you notice settlements you may be eligible for, then routing you to the official, free channel to confirm eligibility and file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find class action settlements I qualify for?
Search official settlement administrator websites, FTC refund listings, and reputable settlement trackers, then confirm each settlement's eligibility criteria and file directly with the official administrator before the deadline. Claiming is free.
How do I know if I'm eligible for a class action settlement?
Eligibility is defined by each settlement — typically whether you bought a specific product or used a service during a set date range, sometimes limited by state. The official administrator's website lists the exact criteria, so check there to see if you may qualify.
Are there open settlements I can claim right now?
Open settlements change constantly as new ones are certified and others close. Check official administrator sites and FTC refund listings for current, open claims, and note each deadline.
Does it cost money to file a class action claim?
No. Filing a claim through the official settlement administrator is free. Avoid any service that charges a fee to find or file settlements for you.
Can an app find settlements for me?
An app can help you notice settlements you may be eligible for, but you confirm eligibility and file through the official settlement administrator. BON Credit points you toward that official, free path rather than replacing it.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reviewed by the BON Credit Editorial Team.