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How to claim · last verified 2026-10-14
Equifax - Credit Report settlement: who qualifies & how to claim
- Payout
- Est. $90-$280
- Claim deadline
- Dec 28, 2026
- Proof needed
- None
- Effort (est.)
- Easy ~3 min
At a glance
| Status | Open: 75 days left to file |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Equifax reported information about you to a third party between March 17 and April 8, 2022 that was affected by a coding issue on one of Equifax's servers. |
| Payout | Est. $90-$280 |
| Claim deadline | Monday, December 28, 2026 |
| Proof required | No |
| Final approval hearing | Unknown |
| Payment methods | Unknown |
| Payment date | Unknown (set after final approval) |
| Official claim site | equifaxfaircreditreportingsettlement.com |
| Last verified |
Who qualifies
Equifax reported information about you to a third party between March 17 and April 8, 2022 that was affected by a coding issue on one of Equifax's servers.
How to claim, step by step
- Open the official settlement site, equifaxfaircreditreportingsettlement.com, and read the notice or FAQ to confirm you qualify. Check the address bar matches before typing anything.
- If you received an email or postcard about this settlement, find the Claim ID or Notice ID on it. It usually pre-fills your claim.
- No receipts needed: you confirm eligibility on the form.
- Fill in the claim form and choose how to be paid.
- Submit before December 28, 2026, then save or screenshot your confirmation number.
- Watch your email for updates from the administrator. Payment comes after final approval; see when settlement checks arrive.
Is it legit?
File only on equifaxfaircreditreportingsettlement.com, the site named in the official notice. Real settlements never ask for a fee, a gift card, or your bank password. How to tell if a settlement is legit.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Equifax - Credit Report settlement?
Equifax reported information about you to a third party between March 17 and April 8, 2022 that was affected by a coding issue on one of Equifax's servers.
How much is the Equifax - Credit Report settlement payout?
The listed payout is Est. $90-$280. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the official site's figure is an estimate until payments are made.
What is the Equifax - Credit Report claim deadline?
Claims must be submitted by December 28, 2026.
Do I need proof of purchase?
No. The settlement listing says no proof of purchase is required. You usually confirm under penalty of perjury that you qualify.
When will I get paid?
The final approval hearing date is unknown to us. Payments generally go out only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, so exact payment timing is unknown until the administrator announces it.
Is this settlement legit?
File only on the official settlement website (equifaxfaircreditreportingsettlement.com). A real settlement never charges a fee to file or to receive your payment.
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Facts on this page come from the official settlement website and the settlement listing. Anything we could not confirm is marked Unknown. Deadline checked 2026-10-14 (official site (search index)), official site re-read 2026-10-14. Official site · listing. Not legal advice.