How Much Is the Facebook Privacy Settlement? You Can’t Buy a House With It—But You Can Buy a Coffee!
Millions left uncashed means a surprise bonus check may be headed your way this summer
Key Takeaways
- A massive chunk of the original settlement money went completely unclaimed by users.
- A surprise second round of automatic payments is officially rolling out this month.
- You must meet three specific criteria from the first round to get this bonus cash.
Here’s a new twist in the Facebook privacy settlement: eligible users are about to receive even more money this summer! The reason: Not everyone collected their share of the initial $725 million payout in 2025, which means more money is due to enter some people’s pockets. So how much is the Facebook privacy settlement this time around? Find out more below about the average payment amount, when checks are being sent and how to know if you will receive one.
Why is Facebook sending more money?
Last fall, Facebook agreed to a $725 million settlement after a lawsuit claimed the company violated users’ privacy rights by sharing their data with third parties. Though the company denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to issue a payout to those who were impacted by the case.
Facebook sent out the first round of payments in September 2025 to 19 million people, with amounts ranging from $4.89 to $38.37 per person. But court documents show not everyone who was eligible redeemed their money, so more than 200,000 checks were left uncashed.
That means there’s an estimated $100 million of the total settlement still left on the table. As a result, Facebook is planning to send out a second round of payments this month—and you could be one of the recipients!
How much is the Facebook privacy settlement second payout amount?
Like many other major settlements, the amount you receive is based on both the total payout and the number of claimants. Since the remaining pool of money is smaller this time, the payouts will naturally be lower, as well.
Documents filed in court reveal that the minimum payment will be $4.67 and the maximum will be $7.32, reports The Hill. But most people can expect to receive around $6 for this second round.
Who qualifies for the second Facebook privacy settlement payment?
Did you have a Facebook account between 2007 and 2022? You could receive this second payment if you meet three criteria:
- You filed a claim for the Facebook settlement payout by the initial deadline last year.
- You received a payment in 2025.
- You successfully cashed or spent the payment.
But this time, you don’t need to take any action or file a claim to collect your portion of the settlement! The company will send the money to you via the payment method (check, Venmo, direct deposit, etc.) you chose last year.
When to expect your payment
If you’re eligible for more settlement money, you won’t have to wait much longer to receive your portion. The first checks are due to be sent out June 9, and you will even get a heads up when the payment is on the way.
NBC 5 Chicago reports people received emails yesterday that stated they would receive a notice three to four days before payment is issued. So keep checking your inbox!
The $6 payment may not be much, but it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to dessert or a cup of coffee!
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