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American Express anti-steering settlement, closed May 19, 2026, what happened
Last checked August 30, 2026
The American Express anti-steering settlement closed to claims on May 19, 2026. American Express and its travel services company agreed to pay $17.5 million in Moskowitz v. American Express Co., No. 19-CV-566 in the Eastern District of New York.
The source page lists no payment date as of August 30, 2026.
Questions about the AMEX case
Who qualified for the Amex anti-steering settlement?
Illinois residents who used a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover card with no rewards and no annual fee at a qualifying Illinois merchant, generally between January 29, 2016 and June 1, 2022. Amex cardholders were not the class.
Is the Amex settlement still open?
No. The deadline for online and mailed claims was May 19, 2026. The $17.5 million fund is in the administrator's hands for claim review, and the source page lists no payout date.
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