Visa discloses $17.4B interchange litigation exposure, settles Class B exchange offer

Filed May 12, 2026 · Period ending May 11, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Visa disclosed $17.4 billion in estimated interchange fees at issue in unresolved U.S. covered litigation damage claims as of May 11, 2026. This figure excludes certain indirect purchaser actions and will continue to increase.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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  Visa settled its exchange offer for Class B-1 and B-2 common stock, entering makewhole agreements requiring participating holders to reimburse future litigation escrow deposits in cash once their Class B-3 stock is depleted.

  Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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  Class C common stock received in the exchange is subject to staged transfer restrictions: one-third transferable before June 25, 2026, two-thirds before August 9, 2026, limiting near-term selling pressure.

  Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →