Closed to new claimsDeceptive billingWells Fargo $33 Million Recurring Billing Settlement: Payout Status
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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The Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement is a $33 million class action settlement resolving claims that Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. helped a group of companies — known as the Tarr, Triangle, and Apex entities — enroll consumers in unwanted recurring-billing subscriptions through deceptive 'free trial' offers for supplements, skincare, and e-cigarette products. The claim deadline has passed — it closed on March 4, 2026 — so new claims are no longer accepted. Eligible consumers who filed could receive a flat cash payment of up to $20 with no proof required, or a larger pro rata share of the fund if they documented their losses.
The case, McNamara v. Wells Fargo (Case No. 3:21-cv-01245-TWR-DDL, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California), covers U.S. consumers charged for recurring-billing products sold by the Tarr, Triangle, or Apex entities and processed through Wells Fargo merchant accounts from 2009 onward. A final approval hearing was set for March 26, 2026; payments are distributed only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Consumers who previously received a refund through the related Federal Trade Commission programs were covered automatically and did not need to file.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $33,000,000
- Payout
- Up to $20 flat (or pro rata with proof)
- Class period
- 2009 – present
- Claim deadline
- Closed — March 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- March 26, 2026
- Proof required
- No — for the flat $20 payment
- Coverage
- Nationwide
- Case number
- 3:21-cv-01245-TWR-DDL (S.D. Cal.)
Official settlement administrator: freetrialrecurringbillingsettlement.com
Who qualifies
- You were enrolled in and charged for a recurring-billing program for products sold by the Tarr, Triangle, or Apex entities — companies that marketed 'free trial' supplements, skincare, and e-cigarette products — with charges processed through Wells Fargo merchant accounts.
- The charges occurred from 2009 to the present.
- The flat payment of up to $20 required no proof; consumers who submitted documentation of their losses could instead claim a larger pro rata share of the fund.
- Consumers who already received a refund through the related Federal Trade Commission programs were included automatically and did not need to file a claim.
Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement payout status — what happens now
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The claim deadline has passed
The window to file closed on March 4, 2026, and the deadline to exclude yourself or object closed on March 5, 2026. New claims are no longer accepted.
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Final approval hearing was set for March 26, 2026
The court scheduled the final fairness and approval hearing for March 26, 2026, before Judge Todd W. Robinson in San Diego. Payments cannot be distributed until the court grants final approval.
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How payments are made
Consumers who filed a valid claim receive a flat payment of up to $20 (no proof required), or a pro rata share of the fund if they documented their losses. Amounts may be adjusted up or down depending on how many valid claims were filed. Payments are issued only after final approval and once any appeals are resolved.
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How to check your Wells Fargo settlement status
Track the case and your claim at the official administrator site, freetrialrecurringbillingsettlement.com, or call the settlement help line listed there. No exact payment date has been published.
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Frequently asked questions
When will I get my Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement check?
Payments are distributed only after the court grants final approval at the hearing scheduled for March 26, 2026, and after any appeals are resolved. No exact payment date has been published. Class-action payments of this type typically follow in the months after final approval when no appeal is filed.
How much is the Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement payout?
Consumers who filed could claim a flat payment of up to $20 with no proof required, or a larger pro rata share of the $33 million fund if they submitted documentation of their losses. The final amount may be adjusted based on the total number of valid claims.
What was the Wells Fargo free trial settlement about?
The lawsuit, McNamara v. Wells Fargo, alleged that Wells Fargo helped the Tarr, Triangle, and Apex entities — companies that marketed 'free trial' supplements, skincare, and e-cigarette products — enroll consumers in unwanted recurring-billing subscriptions by processing their payments.
Is the Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement still open?
No. The claim deadline closed on March 4, 2026, and the deadline to opt out or object closed on March 5, 2026. The settlement is now in the approval and distribution phase.
Did I need proof to claim the Wells Fargo settlement?
No proof was required for the flat payment of up to $20. Consumers who wanted a larger pro rata share based on their actual losses had to submit documentation such as bank or credit-card statements.
Who qualified for the Wells Fargo recurring billing settlement?
U.S. consumers charged for recurring-billing products sold by the Tarr, Triangle, or Apex entities and processed through Wells Fargo merchant accounts from 2009 onward. Consumers who already received a refund through the related FTC programs were included automatically.
How do I check my Wells Fargo settlement claim status?
Track your claim at the official settlement site, freetrialrecurringbillingsettlement.com, which lists the case details, the final approval hearing date, and a settlement help line.
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