First Commonwealth Data Breach Settlement 2026
The First Commonwealth Bank data breach class action settlement resolves claims arising from a cybersecurity incident that exposed customer PII. Here's what class members need to know about the settlement, eligibility, and filing.
What happened in the First Commonwealth breach
First Commonwealth Bank suffered a security incident that exposed customer names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and banking details. Notification letters were sent to identified class members. The class action followed, and the settlement covers all customers whose PII was affected.
Am I eligible for the First Commonwealth settlement?
You qualify if:
- You were a First Commonwealth Bank customer during the breach window
- You received a notification letter from First Commonwealth about the breach
- Your data appeared on breach-notification services after the incident
How much can I receive?
- Base payment: typically $25-$100 for all class members (no proof)
- Documented out-of-pocket losses: up to $5,000 with receipts
- Free credit monitoring: 2 years included
- Time reimbursement: $25/hour up to 5 hours documented
How to file the First Commonwealth claim
- Locate your notification letter or email
- Visit the official settlement administrator URL
- Enter Notice ID or search by email
- Choose base tier (no-proof) or documented tier (up to $5K)
- Select payment method: Venmo, PayPal, ACH, or check
- Submit before deadline
Common questions
What if I never got a First Commonwealth notice?
Search the settlement administrator site by email. Notices sometimes miss eligible people. If eligible, you can still file.
Is the First Commonwealth settlement legit?
Yes — court-approved class action. Verify by matching the URL against your notice.
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