Circle K (Gas Express) Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim $50 — or Up to $2,000
Last updated May 12, 2026 · By Class Action Buddy
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If your personal information was exposed in the May 2024 cyberattack at Gas Express LLC d/b/a Circle K (the largest U.S. Circle K franchisee), you may be entitled to a $50 cash payment with no documentation — or up to $2,000 if you can show out-of-pocket losses tied to the breach. Gas Express denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to resolve the class action.
The settlement created two compensation tracks. The simpler of the two — Cash Payment B, the Alternate Cash Payment — is the path most people will take. It does not require receipts, transaction records, or evidence of any specific harm. Most affected people received a written or emailed notice with a Claim ID and PIN, which speeds up filing, but you can submit with just your name and mailing address if you don’t have one.
Payments are delivered electronically through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a virtual prepaid card, with a physical-check option available for anyone who prefers it. The deadline to submit a claim is September 3, 2026. The final approval hearing is September 18, 2026; payments distribute roughly 30 days after the court grants final approval.
What Happened
On May 20, 2024, Gas Express experienced a targeted cyberattack that, according to the notices sent to affected individuals, exposed a combination of names, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security numbers. The company eventually identified the people whose data was involved and mailed or emailed a breach notice with a unique Claim ID and PIN.
Several plaintiffs filed class action complaints alleging that Gas Express failed to adequately protect personal information and delayed disclosing the incident. Gas Express denies wrongdoing in the settlement agreement but elected to resolve the cases rather than continue litigating. The settlement administrator’s portal is now live at gasexpressdatasettlement.com.
Who Qualifies
Eligibility is anyone whose personal information was exposed in the May 2024 Gas Express / Circle K breach. You don’t need a physical notice to file — the settlement administrator verifies class membership by name and mailing address. If you have a notice with a Claim ID and PIN, filing is faster, but it’s not required.
If you think you were affected but never received a notice (or can’t find yours), email info@GasExpressDataSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address. The administrator will check you against the class list and respond with confirmation and instructions.
U.S. residents are eligible. There is no state-by-state restriction.
How Much You Can Get
Two cash tracks plus credit monitoring:
- Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash): $50. One-time payment with no documentation. Most people will pick this.
- Cash Payment A (Documented Losses): up to $2,000. Reimburses out-of-pocket expenses incurred between May 20, 2024 and September 3, 2026 that are tied to the breach — identity-theft losses, credit-monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, postage for contacting banks. Capped at $45,000 in aggregate across all Cash Payment A claims, so file early if you have receipts.
- 2 years of free credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance. Available to every eligible class member regardless of which cash option they elect.
If you don’t have receipts but had even modest out-of-pocket costs — a credit-freeze fee, a new driver’s license, postage to dispute a charge — gather what you can and consider Cash Payment A. The cap creates a first-come-first-served dynamic; once $45,000 is committed, additional Cash Payment A claims won’t be accepted.
How to File
Visit the official settlement administrator’s portal at gasexpressdatasettlement.com. Enter your name and mailing address — or, if you have your breach notice, use the Claim ID and PIN to skip the lookup step. Choose Cash Payment B ($50, no proof) or Cash Payment A (up to $2,000 with documented losses), then select your payment destination: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or physical check. Make sure the handle you submit matches an active account on that platform, or the payment will fail.
If you would rather not retype the same address, email, and signature you have used on prior settlements, Class Action Buddy auto-fills the form for you. Set up your profile once on iOS or Android, then file the Circle K claim in under a minute. The app stores your name, address, signature, and payment-handle preference, then drops them into the right fields and submits on your behalf.
Once distribution starts, payments arrive on the schedule the administrator publishes after the claims window closes on September 3, 2026 and the court signs off on disbursement. Watch your email and Venmo/Zelle/PayPal notifications for the deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Circle K or Gas Express breach notice to file?
No — you don’t need the physical notice. The settlement administrator verifies class membership by name and mailing address. A Claim ID and PIN from your breach notice (if you have one) speeds up filing, but you can submit with just your name and address. If you think you were affected but didn’t get a notice, email info@GasExpressDataSettlement.com to confirm class membership.
What information was exposed in the breach?
According to the notices, exposed data includes names, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security numbers. The incident occurred on May 20, 2024.
How much will the settlement pay?
Cash Payment B is a one-time $50 with no proof. Cash Payment A reimburses up to $2,000 in documented out-of-pocket losses, capped at $45,000 across all Cash Payment A claims.
Is credit monitoring included?
Yes — every eligible class member can request 2 years of free credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance, in addition to either cash option.
How will I get paid?
You can choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, a virtual prepaid card, or a physical check. Electronic options usually arrive within days of distribution.
When is the deadline?
September 3, 2026. The final approval hearing is September 18, 2026, and payments distribute roughly 30 days after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals.
A data breach notice is rarely good news, but the Circle K / Gas Express settlement at least translates the inconvenience into $50 — paid quickly through Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, with no receipts to dig up — plus 2 years of free credit monitoring. If you actually had out-of-pocket costs, the up-to-$2,000 track is worth filing for; just file early before the $45,000 aggregate cap fills up.
If you would like the form pre-filled and submitted on your behalf, Class Action Buddy is the fastest route. Otherwise, the official administrator’s online portal at gasexpressdatasettlement.com accepts claims directly.
