Peacock might owe you money for auto-renewing your subscription - how to find out

If you were a Peacock subscriber between 2019 to 2024, you may have some cash coming your way thanks to a new class action settlement.

A recent filing alleges that Peacock violated California law by automatically renewing customers' subscriptions without proper disclosures or authorization. California law states that companies must display terms related to automatic renewals and cancellations "in a clear and conspicuous manner before the subscription or purchasing agreement," which Peacock might have neglected to do. 

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Peacock denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay nearly $4,000,000 to settle out of court and avoid the hassle of legal proceedings. As a result, you might be able to receive a portion of those funds.

Any subscriber with an auto-renewing Peacock subscription from Sept. 15, 2019, through Feb. 27, 2024, with a California billing address is eligible to apply for the class action suit. After attorney fees, the estimated payment per subscriber isn't exactly substantial -- $18.33 -- but it's worth the few minutes of your time it takes to sign up. 

No matter how long you were a subscriber, your payment will be the same. If you don't sign up to participate in the class action settlement, you won't receive any payment. 

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To start your claim, head to the class action settlement site and enter your information. You'll verify the email and billing address you used to sign up for Peacock. To receive payment, you must submit your forms (or postmark them if you opt for the mail-in option) no later than October 13, 2024.

A fairness hearing will happen on Nov. 21, 2024. If the court approves the settlement, approved class members will receive payment by check, Venmo, PayPal, or Mastercard after the court approves the settlement.