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SunTrust Overdraft Fees Settlement
Court case: Bickerstaff v. SunTrust Bank
If you're a Georgia resident who paid SunTrust overdraft fees on ATM or debit card transactions between July 12, 2006 and April 15, 2014, you need to file a claim by September 14, 2026 to get your share. Each account is paid a Proportional Share of the net fund, with a $5 minimum.
Official eligibility wordingGeorgia residents who: (1) had one or more SunTrust Bank accounts not closed before June 1, 2010; (2) had at least one overdraft of $500 or less from an ATM or debit card transaction between July 12, 2006 and April 15, 2014; (3) paid overdraft fees as a result; (4) were Georgia citizens on July 12, 2010 and continuously remained Georgia residents through October 6, 2017. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 9, 2026.
Open to residents of: Georgia
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if all four of these are true: you had a SunTrust Bank account that wasn't closed before June 1, 2010; you had at least one overdraft of $500 or less from an ATM or debit card transaction between July 12, 2006 and April 15, 2014; you paid overdraft fees because of it; and you were a Georgia resident continuously from July 12, 2010 through October 6, 2017.
- Estimated payoutA Proportional Share of the Net Settling Class Member Funds per account, with a $5 minimum payment. The exact amount depends on individual overdraft history and the number of claims filed.
- Claim deadlineSeptember 14, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needYou'll need to submit a claim online at suntrustoverdraftclassaction.com before August 31, 2026. Proof of your overdraft fees is optional, but having your old SunTrust account details available will help you complete the form accurately.
- CourtState Court of Fulton County, Georgia
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How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- Only ATM and debit card overdrafts of $500 or less count. Checks and ACH transfers don't qualify, so pull your transaction history before assuming you're eligible.
- You need unbroken Georgia residency from July 12, 2010 through October 6, 2017. Any gap in residency could knock out your claim.
- Every account gets at least $5. Anything above that depends on your specific overdraft history and how many total claims are filed.
- The 7% simple interest stops accruing at December 31, 2025. That part of your payout is already fixed.
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.
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How we verified this record
The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Epiq, and last checked on June 9, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
