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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.

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. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: February 20, 2024. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.

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Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

You may 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 (read the exact text)
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.

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.

Important dates

Feb 20, 2024
closed
Claim deadline (closed)
Last day to submit a claim to the administrator.

How hard is this claim to file?

The BP Fair Fund compensates international investors who bought BP Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Börse, or another non-US exchange during a narrow window in 2010 and suffered losses — but the claim deadline has passed. If you already filed, watch for an eligibility determination notice from the fund administrator.

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 does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.

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    Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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    If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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    Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.

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When will I get paid?

  1. Claims open
  2. Court approval
  3. Payments sent You are here
  4. Distribution complete

Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.

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  • 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
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  • Claim deadline

    February 20, 2024

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • 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.
  • Proof requirement

    Yes

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Documentation supporting the purchase and loss is required.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Class period start

    April 26, 2010

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • 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.

How much can I get from this settlement?

The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.

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?

No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Feb 20, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

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

There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

No public claim form

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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