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FleetCor (Corpay) Agrees to $100M FTC Settlement for Hidden Fuel Card Fees
The FTC has finalized a $100 million settlement with FleetCor (Corpay) to resolve findings that the company charged small business customers hidden, unauthorized, and deceptive fees on fuel cards, including late fees for on-time payers and obscured billing practices.
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What changed
The FTC (The US Federal Trade Commission, which enforces consumer protection and competition law including payment-related rules.) has finalized a $100 million settlement with FleetCor to resolve findings that the company charged small business customers hidden, unauthorized, and deceptive fees on fuel cards. A federal court previously found FleetCor violated the FTC Act by charging hundreds of millions in unauthorized fees and misrepresenting savings and features. The settlement order permanently prohibits FleetCor from billing without express informed consent and clear information, hiding material information behind hyperlinks, or making deceptive claims. The $100 million will be used to provide redress to harmed business customers. The agreement is subject to a 30-day public comment period before becoming final.
Why a business should care
The settlement provides a direct opportunity for financial recovery from past unauthorized fees and mandates future transparency in billing, directly impacting the costs and operational clarity for small business fuel card users.
Who it affects
Small business owners and fleet managers who use FleetCor fuel cards and were charged hidden, unauthorized, or deceptive fees, including late fees for on-time payments.
What to consider doing
Pull your last three months of FleetCor billing statements and flag any late fees charged despite on-time payments or any line items you cannot identify.
Uncertainty and risks
The settlement is subject to a 30-day public comment period before becoming final, which could potentially alter the terms or delay implementation. Merchants should verify the finalization of the order and official redress distribution processes before relying on the settlement for financial recovery.
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