ATTN All Travelers!!!

[Fandango 1,440]

I just got something in the mail last night from the US District Court informing me that I am eligible for damages as part of a class action lawsuit against the cc companies. Apparently, it has summat to do with the foreign conversion fees that were charged.

Period of travel is anywhere between 96 and last year. You get either $25 back easy peasy, or for extensive traveling, they do an estimation based on how many days you were out of the country. I believe you have to be prepared to show documentation and receipts, but those can't be too hard to get. If you do it that way, you can get up to 3%.

I'll get the paper (it's downstairs) and post more info later. Just wondering if I'm the only one here who got it?

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I got it - I figure I'll fill it out, maybe get some extra money (since I lived overseas and had a US cc for that entire period). Don't see why not.

[Fandango 1,440]

Keep me posted, Robin!

[jundp 191]

I got it too. I even got one for my checking account visa/debit. I figure I'll just fill out the quick and easy $25 because I know I didn't spend too much over there on my cards, I always took cash with me so I wouldn't over-spend

[Fandango 1,440]

I got it too. I even got one for my checking account visa/debit. I figure I'll just fill out the quick and easy $25 because I know I didn't spend too much over there on my cards, I always took cash with me so I wouldn't over-spend

I got a few as well, but if I'm reading it correctly, you can only do one per person?

I used Dad's cc too whilst there I wonder if he can claim that?

[Jenn! 918]

I got it too. I was using a credit card overseas for three years. I need to figure out what to do.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

I got it too! I decided to claim the number of days (I think this was their option #2). It stated a several year period of travel time, so this was most beneficial to me.

I think they will assume a $200/day allotment for expenses (if you select that you were "vacationing/leisure" category), so do the math that they are giving back 1% of that.

Example:

100 days x $200 = 20,000 x 1% = $200 refund

If you select the category that you were "visiting family/friends" they will give you a smaller allotment for expenses per day, cause they'll assume you didn't pay hotel or all your meals. If you did "business travel", they'll assume you were reimbursed for most of your costs by a firm or deducted it from your taxes as an expense.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

well, now that I was reminded of it I just went to the website and filled it out - pretty straightforward. You just have to remember what you spent abroad. Since I never through away a bank or cc statement this wasn't a problem for me.

[Jenn! 918]

well, now that I was reminded of it I just went to the website and filled it out - pretty straightforward. You just have to remember what you spent abroad. Since I never through away a bank or cc statement this wasn't a problem for me.

Uh oh.

[GaryC 7]

I haven't gotten one yet but if this is also for debit cards I am in for a real payday. For the last 3 years I bet I have run close to $50K through my debit card in the Philippines. I can get that many years statements from my bank if need be. I wonder how much I could get back?

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

well, now that I was reminded of it I just went to the website and filled it out - pretty straightforward. You just have to remember what you spent abroad. Since I never through away a bank or cc statement this wasn't a problem for me.

Uh oh.

I know - and this proves I was right to do so. Stay away from my files with that shredder!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

We got it too -- long time ago. I believe you have until january something to let them know how much exactly you charged to your CC overseas. Thanks for the reminder LisaD... I will do almost anything to stick it to the CC companies

[GaryC 7]

Here is where you can go to apply for the refund.

http://www.ccfsettlement.com/

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

I haven't gotten one yet but if this is also for debit cards I am in for a real payday. For the last 3 years I bet I have run close to $50K through my debit card in the Philippines. I can get that many years statements from my bank if need be. I wonder how much I could get back?

I believe it said they were giving back 1%. So you are in for a $500 check.

[GaryC 7]

I haven't gotten one yet but if this is also for debit cards I am in for a real payday. For the last 3 years I bet I have run close to $50K through my debit card in the Philippines. I can get that many years statements from my bank if need be. I wonder how much I could get back?

I believe it said they were giving back 1%. So you are in for a $500 check.

That would be a nice Christmas present!