Wells Fargo bank is facing a class-action lawsuit for which it has agreed to pay $33 million to the affected parties. The plaintiffs accuse the bank of facilitating improper charges made by the companies Apex, Triangle, and Tarr. These companies deceived consumers with “free samples” of beauty and health products, only to impose monthly subscriptions on them without their consent. Those affected who have been charged by these companies since 2009 can claim proportional compensation if they provide proof, or a fixed payment of $20 if they have no documentation, with the deadline to submit their claim being March 4, 2026.
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, offering financial services such as personal and business banking, loans, investments, and mobile banking. Its presence is strong not only in the United States but also internationally. It has an app with a virtual assistant called Fargo that helps manage accounts and make transactions in Spanish, such as sending money with Zelle. Recently, the bank has faced a class-action lawsuit accusing it of helping the entities Apex, Triangle, and Tarr conceal money scammed from their customers.
These companies offered free samples to consumers, including creams, vitamins, or electronic cigarettes. When the customer requested their gift, the companies not only charged them the full price of the product but also enrolled the customer in a monthly subscription without their consent. According to the lawsuit, Wells Fargo helped these companies open those accounts and move the millions of dollars they took from people, although the bank denies having committed any wrongdoing. Nevertheless, it has reached a settlement in which it will pay a total of $33 million.
How to receive the compensation
The agreement allows those affected to claim payment of their cash compensation. The amount will vary depending on the evidence presented by the affected individuals.
- If you can provide evidence. If the affected person has bank account receipts or emails showing the payment, they can receive a proportional part of the total lost. The more evidence provided, the higher the amount they can receive.
- If you cannot provide evidence. If there is no proof to show the loss, you can still request a fixed payment of $20. The final payment amount will depend on how many people participate: the more people win the claim, the more the money will be divided and each person will receive slightly less.
It is important to note that if the affected person has already received payments from previous lawsuits against Triangle or Apex entities through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), they are not eligible to claim.
Until when can it be claimed?
The deadline for the application is March 4, 2026, and the final approval hearing is expected to take place on March 26, 2026. In addition to the evidence (if you have any), you must also attach a form to make the claim effective.
Frequently asked questions
Who can claim the money?
Anyone affected by false subscription charges from the companies Apex, Triangle, or Tarr since 2009.
How much money will I receive?
If you have proof (receipts or account statements), you will receive an amount proportional to your loss; if you don’t have proof, you will receive a fixed payment of $20.
What is the deadline?
You have until March 4, 2026, to submit your claim form.