Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action Settlement
Current and former Equity Bank checking account holders charged APSN fees (Jan 1, 2017–Dec 7, 2019 and Nov 8, 2020–Sep 1, 2024), Retry fees (Feb 22, 2018–Dec 31, 2023), or Sufficient Funds fees (Feb 2, 2017–Nov 21, 2025).
Current and former Equity Bank checking account holders charged APSN fees (Jan 1, 2017–Dec 7, 2019 and Nov 8, 2020–Sep 1, 2024), Retry fees (Feb 22, 2018–Dec 31, 2023), or Sufficient Funds fees (Feb 2, 2017–Nov 21, 2025). Payout: $1 million settlement fund plus at least $225,000 in forgiven uncollected fees; payments are pro rata based on the amount of applicable challenged fees paid. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 20, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Current and former Equity Bank checking account holders charged APSN fees (Jan 1, 2017–Dec 7, 2019 and Nov 8, 2020–Sep 1, 2024), Retry fees (Feb 22, 2018–Dec 31, 2023), or Sufficient Funds fees (Feb 2, 2017–Nov 21, 2025).
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 No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- Current Equity Bank accountholders receive an automatic account credit to their checking account; former accountholders receive a check mailed to their notice address — make sure your address on file is current.
- Your individual payment cannot exceed the total amount of challenged fees you actually paid.
- The net amount paid to class members depends on deductions for attorneys' fees, costs, service awards, and administration expenses before distribution.
- Opting out means you give up your right to receive any payment from this settlement.
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?
No claim form is needed — Verita Global issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Confirm you held an Equity Bank checking account and were charged APSN fees, Retry fees, or Sufficient Funds fees during any of the covered periods.
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2If you received a notice by email or postcard, you are likely already identified as a class member — no action is needed to receive payment.
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3If your mailing address has changed, contact the settlement administrator to update your address so your check or account credit reaches you.
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4Do not opt out if you want to receive a payment; the opt-out deadline has already passed.
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5Wait for the court to grant final approval at the fairness hearing, after which the administrator will distribute payments or credits.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Current and former Equity Bank checking account holders charged APSN fees (Jan 1, 2017–Dec 7, 2019 and Nov 8, 2020–Sep 1, 2024), Retry fees (Feb 22, 2018–Dec 31, 2023), or Sufficient Funds fees (Feb 2, 2017–Nov 21, 2025).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
$1 million settlement fund plus at least $225,000 in forgiven uncollected fees; payments are pro rata based on the amount of applicable challenged fees paid.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Verita Global
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
June 7, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
January 1, 2017
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
November 21, 2025
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
2216-CV02011
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Class members do not need to submit a claim form; eligible consumers who remain in the settlement class will automatically receive a payment.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Merrell, et al. v. Equity Bank
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Verita Global under case 2216-CV02011 in Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. File only through the official settlement website (merrellfeessettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 20, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Current and former Equity Bank checking account holders charged APSN fees (Jan 1, 2017–Dec 7, 2019 and Nov 8, 2020–Sep 1, 2024), Retry fees (Feb 22, 2018–Dec 31, 2023), or Sufficient Funds fees (Feb 2, 2017–Nov 21, 2025).
How much can I get from the Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action settlement?
$1 million settlement fund plus at least $225,000 in forgiven uncollected fees; payments are pro rata based on the amount of applicable challenged fees paid. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. 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 Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action Settlement 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 Equity Bank $1M Fees Class Action Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — Class members do not need to submit a claim form; eligible consumers who remain in the settlement class will automatically receive a payment. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (Verita Global).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.