BP P.L.C.
BP misled investors about how bad the Deepwater Horizon oil spill really was. If you bought BP shares on non-US exchanges during the weeks right after the blowout, there's a settlement fund set up for you.
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
Your share of the settlement fund, based on your documented losses. The exact amount depends on how many shares you held and your claim size relative to other participants.
Official site: bp.rcbfundservices.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you purchased BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Börse, or any other exchange outside the United States between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010, and lost money because BP understated the spill's flow rate during that window.
Official eligibility wording
Investors who purchased BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Börse, or another exchange outside the United States between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010, harmed by BP's material misrepresentations about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill flow rate.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- February 20, 2024 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Proof is required. You'll need brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing your BP Ordinary Share purchases on a non-US exchange between April 26 and May 26, 2010.
How to file this claim
- Check whether you purchased BP Ordinary Shares (ISIN: GB0007980591) on the London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Börse, or another exchange outside the United States between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010.
- Gather brokerage statements or trade confirmations that show the purchase date, share quantity, price paid, and any subsequent sale or loss.
- If you filed a claim before the deadline, watch your mail and email for an eligibility determination notice from RCB Fund Services, LLC — the administrator began sending those notices in early 2025.
- If you have questions about the status of a filed claim, contact the administrator at info@bpfairfund.com or call (866) 344-7868 (toll-free) or (315) 671-5770 (international).
- If you believe you were eligible but missed the deadline, contact the fund directly — late claims are subject to administrator discretion and there is no guarantee of acceptance.
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The claim deadline was February 20, 2024 — the filing window is closed, and new claims may not be accepted.
- Only BP Ordinary Shares traded on non-US exchanges qualify. BP American Depository Shares traded on US exchanges were covered in an earlier distribution and are NOT part of this phase.
- Use only the official sites bpfairfund.com or bp.rcbfundservices.com — scammers impersonate SEC fund administrators and verify the domain carefully before entering any personal or financial information.
- RCB Fund Services, LLC is the court-appointed administrator. Any third party claiming to expedite your payment for a fee is a scam.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by RCB Fund Services, LLC.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before February 20, 2024.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details queued for re-check
- Court case queued for re-check
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Claim deadline
February 20, 2024
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Investors who purchased BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Börse, or another exchange outside the United States between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010, harmed by BP's material misrepresentations about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill flow rate.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Compensation is available for those who purchased "BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, the Frankfort Börse, or another exchange outside the United States" between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010.
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Documentation supporting the purchase and loss is required.
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The fund administrators have "completed the initial review of all claims submitted" and are now sending eligibility determination notices to claimants.
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Administrator
RCB Fund Services, LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
RCB Fund Services, LLC administers the fund under court authority established February 14, 2014.
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Official claim URL
bp.rcbfundservices.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Eligible investors can file claims online at bp.rcbfundservices.com.
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Class period start
April 26, 2010
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
May 26, 2010
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the BP P.L.C. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the BP P.L.C. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by RCB Fund Services, LLC. File only through the official settlement website (www.bpfairfund.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Investors who purchased BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Börse, or another exchange outside the United States between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010, harmed by BP's material misrepresentations about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill flow rate.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is February 20, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will BP P.L.C. pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official BP P.L.C. claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, RCB Fund Services, LLC. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
The claim deadline was February 20, 2024 — is it too late to file?
Yes, the filing deadline was February 20, 2024. If you missed it, the fund is closed to new claims. Contact the administrator at bp.rcbfundservices.com to ask about any late-claim provisions.
I bought BP shares in the US — am I included?
No. This settlement covers investors who purchased BP Ordinary Shares on exchanges outside the United States, such as the London Stock Exchange or the Frankfurt Börse.
What documents do I need?
You'll need brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing you purchased BP Ordinary Shares on a non-US exchange between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010, along with records of resulting losses.
How do I file a claim?
Claims are submitted through the official administrator portal at bp.rcbfundservices.com. Check there for any remaining claim options or the status of a previously submitted claim.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Feb 20, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (RCB Fund Services).
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Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.