Consumers who used a credit, debit, or EBT card at Sprouts Farmers Market and received a receipt showing more than the last five digits of their card number may be eligible for a cash payment from a $5 million class action settlement.
If you shopped at Sprouts Farmers Market between 2020 and 2023 and paid with a card, your receipt may have printed too much of your card number. Federal law requires retailers to truncate card numbers on receipts – but Sprouts allegedly printed more than the last five digits, putting customers’ financial information at risk.
Sprouts denies any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $5 million to settle the class action lawsuit rather than go to trial. The result: eligible shoppers can claim a share of the fund – no lawyer needed.
Who can file a claim?
Individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
- They used a personal credit or debit card at any Sprouts Farmers Market store between August 16, 2020 and October 31, 2022.
- Or they used an EBT card at any Sprouts Farmers Market store between March 15, 2021 and April 15, 2023.
- They received an electronically printed receipt at the point of sale that displayed more than the last five digits of their card number.
You may be eligible for a cash payment from the Sprouts settlement. File your claim before the August 5, 2026 deadline.
File Your Claim NowHow much can class members receive?
Class members will receive an equal pro rata share of the $5 million settlement fund after deductions for administration costs, attorneys’ fees, and service awards. The exact per-person amount depends on how many valid claims are filed:
- Pro rata cash payment: An equal share of the net settlement fund distributed among all valid claimants. With an estimated 3,351,078 affected cards, individual payments will depend on how many people actually file claims. Fewer claims filed means larger payments per person.
- Short-form claim: If you received a settlement notice with an ID number starting with the letter “P,” you can use the streamlined short-form claim process. This requires less documentation and is faster to complete.
- Claim Form-R: If you did not receive a notice or your notice number does not start with “P,” you can file using Claim Form-R. This requires proof of purchase such as a Sprouts receipt or credit card statement.
How to claim a FACTA settlement payment
Class members can submit the online claim form through the settlement website or download and mail a paper claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is August 5, 2026.
Sprouts Farmers Market Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration LLC, P.O. Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- Claimants with a notice number starting with “P” can use the short-form claim process and do not need additional proof of purchase.
- Claimants filing via Claim Form-R must provide proof they shopped at Sprouts during the class period – such as a Sprouts receipt or credit card statement showing a Sprouts transaction.
- All claimants must provide their name, address, and contact information.
Payout options
- Paper check (must be cashed within 180 days)
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund covers:
When is the Sprouts Farmers Market settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court grants final approval of the settlement. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026. No specific payout date has been announced – this is standard at this stage of the process.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged Sprouts Farmers Market violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing more than the last five digits of customers’ credit, debit, and EBT card numbers on point-of-sale receipts.
FACTA was enacted in 2003 specifically to reduce the risk of identity theft and credit card fraud by limiting the card information printed on receipts. The plaintiffs alleged Sprouts failed to comply with this federal requirement. Sprouts denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Is the Sprouts Farmers Market settlement legitimate?
Yes – this is a fully court-supervised settlement. Here’s what confirms it:
- Case number: 22STCV26572, filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County
- Administrator: Atticus Administration LLC, an independent third-party settlement administrator
- Official site: settleinfo.com
- Notice: Sent directly by the settlement administrator to affected class members
The settlement has received preliminary court approval. The final fairness hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026. Claims must be filed before August 5, 2026 – no payments will be issued before final approval.
How much will I actually receive from the Sprouts Farmers Market settlement?
It depends entirely on how many people file valid claims. The $5 million fund is split equally among all valid claimants after deductions for legal fees and administration costs.
- If fewer people file: Individual payments will be larger. With millions of potentially affected transactions, the per-person amount could range widely.
- If you have a notice starting with “P”: The short-form process is quick and simple – you may not need any additional proof of purchase.
- If you don’t have a notice: You’ll need a receipt or card statement showing a Sprouts transaction during the class period.
Many class action settlements see low claim rates – which means people who do file often receive more than the initial estimates. Filing takes just a few minutes and is completely free.
What actually happened in the Sprouts Farmers Market FACTA violation?
Between 2020 and 2023, Sprouts Farmers Market – a nationwide grocery chain operating in 23 states – allegedly printed more than the legally allowed number of card digits on customer receipts at its stores.
What was exposed: More than the last five digits of customers’ credit, debit, and EBT card numbers were printed on electronically generated receipts at checkout.
What the lawsuit claims: That Sprouts violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by failing to properly truncate card numbers, potentially exposing customers to increased risk of fraud and identity theft.
What Sprouts says: They deny all allegations of wrongdoing – but agreed to a $5 million settlement rather than face trial.
Why do companies settle FACTA lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?
Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle for practical reasons:
- FACTA provides for statutory damages of $100 to $1,000 per violation – with millions of receipts, the potential exposure at trial is enormous
- Litigation is expensive and can drag on for years
- Trials are unpredictable – a verdict could result in a far larger payout
- For customers, settling guarantees compensation rather than risking nothing at trial
Courts still review every class action settlement to confirm it’s fair and reasonable – that’s what the November 19, 2026 final approval hearing is for. Denying wrongdoing while settling is standard practice and has no effect on your right to file a claim.
Sources
- Class notice
- Settlement agreement
- Preliminary approval order
- Settlement website
- Settlement news coverage