$3.185M Pawn America Data Breach Class Action Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 20, 2026
Pawn America has agreed to pay $3.185 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a data breach that occurred in September 2021, compromising personal information of customers of Pawn America, Payday America, and PAL Card Minnesota.
The case, In re Pawn America Consumer Data Breach Litigation (Case No. 21-cv-02554), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. If you received a notification letter about the breach in October 2021, you may be eligible for at least $30 with no documentation needed, or up to $5,000 for documented losses.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You resided in the United States during the September 2021 breach
- Your information was potentially compromised by Pawn America, Payday America, or PAL Card Minnesota
- You received a notification letter in October 2021
How Much Did It Pay?
Classwide payment: $30 per person (no documentation needed).
California residents (Sept-Oct 2021): Additional $50 on top of the classwide payment.
Documented losses: Up to $5,000 with proof (fraudulent charges, identity theft costs, credit monitoring, professional fees).
Maximum potential: $5,080 for California residents with documented losses.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Visit PawnAmericaSettlement.com
- Enter your Claim ID and PIN from your notice letter
- Complete the form with your name, address, and contact info
- Upload documentation if claiming documented losses (receipts, account statements required)
- No proof needed for the $30 and $50 payments
- Submit online or mail by July 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $3.185M Pawn America Data Breach Class Action Settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Jul 06, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the $3.185M Pawn America Data Breach Class Action Settlement?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $5,000. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Do I need proof to file a Pawn America data breach claim?
No proof is required for the basic $30 payment. However, if you're claiming documented losses up to $5,000, you'll need to provide supporting documentation of your actual losses.
How much can California residents get from Pawn America settlement?
California residents can receive the $30 base payment plus an additional $50, totaling $80 without proof of losses. They're also eligible for up to $5,000 in documented loss compensation.
When is the deadline to file Pawn America data breach claim?
The deadline to submit your claim is July 6, 2026. Make sure to file before this date to receive your settlement payment.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — pawnamericasettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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