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How to claim · last verified 2026-10-14
Equifax - Inquiry Disputes settlement: who qualifies & how to claim
- Payout
- $300
- Claim deadline
- Nov 29, 2026
- Proof needed
- None
- Effort (est.)
- Easy ~3 min
At a glance
| Status | Open: 46 days left to file |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | You sent Equifax a mailed letter disputing one or more hard inquiries between October 4, 2016 and March 27, 2026. |
| Payout | $300 |
| Claim deadline | Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| Proof required | No |
| Final approval hearing | December 10, 2026 |
| Payment methods | Unknown |
| Payment date | Unknown (set after final approval) |
| Official claim site | equifaxdisputeclassaction.com |
| Last verified |
Who qualifies
You sent Equifax a mailed letter disputing one or more hard inquiries between October 4, 2016 and March 27, 2026.
How to claim, step by step
- Open the official settlement site, equifaxdisputeclassaction.com, and read the notice or FAQ to confirm you qualify. Check the address bar matches before typing anything.
- If you received an email or postcard about this settlement, find the Claim ID or Notice ID on it. It usually pre-fills your claim.
- No receipts needed: you confirm eligibility on the form.
- Fill in the claim form and choose how to be paid.
- Submit before November 29, 2026, then save or screenshot your confirmation number.
- Watch your email for updates from the administrator. Payment comes after final approval; see when settlement checks arrive.
Is it legit?
File only on equifaxdisputeclassaction.com, the site named in the official notice. Real settlements never ask for a fee, a gift card, or your bank password. How to tell if a settlement is legit.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Equifax - Inquiry Disputes settlement?
You sent Equifax a mailed letter disputing one or more hard inquiries between October 4, 2016 and March 27, 2026.
How much is the Equifax - Inquiry Disputes settlement payout?
The listed payout is $300. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the official site's figure is an estimate until payments are made.
What is the Equifax - Inquiry Disputes claim deadline?
Claims must be submitted by November 29, 2026.
Do I need proof of purchase?
No. The settlement listing says no proof of purchase is required. You usually confirm under penalty of perjury that you qualify.
When will I get paid?
The final approval hearing is listed on the official site as December 10, 2026. Payments generally go out only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, so exact payment timing is unknown until the administrator announces it.
Is this settlement legit?
File only on the official settlement website (equifaxdisputeclassaction.com). A real settlement never charges a fee to file or to receive your payment.
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Facts on this page come from the official settlement website and the settlement listing. Anything we could not confirm is marked Unknown. Deadline checked 2026-10-14 (official site), official site re-read 2026-10-14. Official site · listing. Not legal advice.