Capital One Class Action Lawsuit, Capital One Shopping Stole Merchants and Affiliate Networks Commissions, April 17 Deadline to Claim Your Cut
If you advertised online with merchants and affiliate networks partnered with Capital One Shopping between January 2020 and December 2025, you may be entitled to payment from a class action settlement with an April 17, 2026 claim deadline. The lawsuit alleges Capital One’s browser extension hijacked affiliate commissions that rightfully belonged to content creators and influencers.
A Virginia federal court granted preliminary approval on December 18, 2025, for the settlement alleging Capital One’s coupon-search browser extension diverted commissions from content creators. Final approval hearing is set for June 10, 2026.
What Capital One Shopping Allegedly Did to Steal Your Money
Content creators alleged Capital One’s shopping browser extension, which helps consumers find coupon codes and compare prices, interferes with affiliate link clicks to steal their commissions. Here’s how the scheme allegedly worked.
When you promote products as an affiliate marketer or influencer, you earn commissions on sales tracked through cookies, tracking codes, or similar technologies. A shopper clicks your affiliate link, gets directed to the merchant’s product page, and you receive credit for that sale.
However, plaintiffs claimed that if the shopper used Capital One’s extension, the tool refreshed the checkout page and overwrote the tracking code, blocking the commission payment to the creator. Capital One Shopping allegedly replaced your affiliate code with its own, pocketing commissions you earned through your content, social media posts, blog articles, or YouTube videos.
The lawsuit is filed as In re: Capital One Financial Corporation, Affiliate Marketing Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Who Qualifies for Payment from This Settlement
The Settlement Class consists of all persons (including entities) in the United States who participated in an affiliate commission program with an online merchant that also partnered with Capital One Shopping between January 6, 2020, and December 18, 2025, and who were involved in a transaction in which Capital One Shopping was also involved.
This means if you were an affiliate marketer, content creator, influencer, blogger, YouTuber, or anyone else earning commissions through affiliate programs during this period, and a merchant you promoted also partnered with Capital One Shopping, you likely qualify.
You don’t need proof that Capital One Shopping specifically stole your commission. If you meet the class definition, you’re eligible to file a claim.
Two Ways to Get Paid Under This Settlement
The settlement offers two forms of monetary relief: uncapped proof payments that reimburse 100% of qualifying commissions received after November 1, 2023, when a consumer clicked another affiliate’s link first, and a $20 alternative payment for class members who cannot qualify for a proof payment but can show their unique identifiers in Capital One Shopping’s data.
Proof Payments: If you can document specific commissions Capital One Shopping allegedly diverted after November 1, 2023, you can claim 100% reimbursement. This requires showing that a consumer clicked your affiliate link first before Capital One Shopping interfered. These payments are uncapped—there’s no maximum limit.
$20 Alternative Payment: If you cannot prove specific lost commissions but can show your unique affiliate identifiers appear in Capital One Shopping’s data, you qualify for $20. This option requires less documentation and is easier to claim.
How to File Your Claim Before the April 17 Deadline
The claims deadline is April 17, 2026. Visit www.InfluencerMarketingClaims.com or call 1-877-837-7976 for more information.
To file your claim, go to the official settlement website at InfluencerMarketingClaims.com. You’ll need to provide information about your affiliate marketing activities, the merchants you promoted, your affiliate network memberships, and any documentation of lost commissions.
For proof payments, gather records showing your affiliate links, commission tracking data, and evidence that Capital One Shopping interfered with your transactions after November 1, 2023.
For $20 alternative payments, you’ll need to show your unique affiliate identifiers were present in Capital One Shopping’s database during the class period.
All claims must be submitted by April 17, 2026. Missing this deadline means forfeiting your right to payment.
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What Happens Next and When You’ll Get Paid
The Court will hold a hearing on June 10, 2026 at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse, Room 900, 401 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
If the court grants final approval, payments will be distributed after the approval becomes final. The exact timeline depends on whether anyone appeals the settlement, but payments typically begin 60-90 days after final approval.
The court will also decide how much attorneys’ fees and expenses to award the attorneys who worked representing the Settlement Class (up to $3.95 million), and whether to award a service award of up to $10,000 to each Settlement Class Representative. These amounts are deducted from the total settlement fund before distribution to class members.
Business Practice Changes Capital One Must Implement
Capital One also committed to implementing enforceable business practice changes for at least two years, including regular compliance reviews and the appointment of an ombudsman to address affiliate and merchant concerns.
This means Capital One must change how its browser extension interacts with affiliate links, create oversight mechanisms, and provide a contact point for future commission disputes. These changes aim to prevent the alleged commission theft from happening again.
Capital One neither admitted nor denied any of the allegations against the company while agreeing to the settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Capital One Shopping settlement about?
The settlement resolves allegations that Capital One Shopping’s browser extension diverted affiliate commissions from content creators and influencers by overwriting their tracking codes when shoppers used the extension to find coupons and compare prices.
Who is eligible for payment?
Anyone in the U.S. who participated in affiliate programs with merchants that also partnered with Capital One Shopping between January 6, 2020, and December 18, 2025, and was involved in transactions where Capital One Shopping was also involved.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
April 17, 2026. Visit www.InfluencerMarketingClaims.com or call 1-877-837-7976 to file your claim before the deadline expires.
How much money might I receive?
You can claim 100% reimbursement of documented lost commissions after November 1, 2023 (uncapped proof payments), or a $20 alternative payment if you can show your affiliate identifiers in Capital One Shopping’s data but cannot prove specific losses.
When will I receive my payment?
Payments will be distributed after final court approval on June 10, 2026, typically 60-90 days later if no appeals are filed.
Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?
No. You can file a claim yourself through the settlement website at InfluencerMarketingClaims.com.
What if I miss the April 17 deadline?
You forfeit your right to receive payment from the settlement if you miss the deadline. File immediately to protect your rights.
Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Disclaimer: This article provides general information about the Capital One Shopping class action settlement. It is not legal advice. For specific guidance, consult a qualified attorney or contact the settlement administrator.
Don’t miss out on money you’re owed. File your claim before April 17, 2026, to potentially receive payment for commissions Capital One Shopping allegedly diverted.
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