There is no active Albertsons Digital Coupon Class Action settlement currently listed with major settlement websites or court records. If you’ve seen claims about digital coupon-related compensation from Albertsons or its affiliated banners (Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, and others), those likely refer to older or unverified claims. However, Albertsons and its parent company have been part of multiple legitimate class action settlements in recent years, and several are still accepting claims or have only recently closed.
As of 2026, Albertsons loyalty shoppers should be aware of two major verified settlements currently relevant to them. The first is a text message marketing settlement worth $5.95 million, which addressed unsolicited marketing messages sent to customers between June 2023 and the present. The second is a Buy One Get One (BOGO) settlement worth $107 million, which applied to specific promotional purchases made between 2015 and 2016 on Safeway Club Cards. Additionally, Washington state filed a lawsuit in 2026 alleging deceptive “buy one, get one free” deal practices, which may result in future claims.
Table of Contents
- What Albertsons Class Action Settlements Actually Exist Right Now?
- The Text Message Marketing Settlement – What You Need to Know
- The BOGO Settlement – Older but Still Relevant for Some Shoppers
- How to Check If You’re Eligible – A Practical Approach
- Watch Out for These Common Eligibility Mistakes and Limitations
- Recent Albertsons Litigation – The 2026 Washington State Lawsuit
- What to Do if You’re Unsure About Your Settlement Status
What Albertsons Class Action Settlements Actually Exist Right Now?
albertsons operates under multiple banners including Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s. Class actions against the company have focused on two main areas: marketing practices and promotional pricing deception. The text message marketing settlement is the most recent and relevant for customers who received unsolicited texts or calls after opting out.
This settlement affects all of Albertsons’ banners equally because the text messages were sent at the corporate level. The BOGO settlement, by contrast, applied specifically to Safeway Club Card holders who made qualifying purchases during a limited timeframe in 2015 and 2016. That settlement has largely concluded, but customers who believe they qualify but didn’t claim before can sometimes still review their eligibility status through settlement records. The company faces ongoing scrutiny from state regulators, as evidenced by Washington state’s 2026 lawsuit, which suggests future settlements may emerge related to how Albertsons advertises its promotional pricing.
The Text Message Marketing Settlement – What You Need to Know
The Text Message Marketing Settlement worth $5.95 million was established to compensate consumers who received two or more unsolicited marketing texts or calls from Albertsons and its affiliated brands between June 1, 2023 and the filing date of the case. The settlement estimated that eligible members would receive a minimum payout of $100, though the exact amount depends on how many valid claims are submitted. If 50,000 people claim, each gets roughly $119. If only 20,000 claim, each could receive approximately $300. This variation is important because it means the more people who claim, the smaller each individual payment becomes.
To be eligible, you must have received marketing messages from Albertsons after you opted out of receiving them. The company’s loyalty program allows customers to manage text preferences, but some customers reported receiving messages even after disabling notifications. The deadline for claiming was September 10, 2025—which has now passed. However, it’s worth checking the settlement website to see if there were any deadline extensions or if you can still submit a late claim with documentation. Some settlements allow claims for up to 60 days after the deadline if you can prove you had a valid reason for missing it (such as medical emergency or language barrier).
The BOGO Settlement – Older but Still Relevant for Some Shoppers
The $107 million BOGO settlement addressed lawsuits claiming Albertsons Cos. misled customers about Buy One Get One Free promotions on Safeway club Card purchases between May 4, 2015 and September 7, 2016. Customers alleged the company advertised deals as “free” items when, in reality, the second item was discounted rather than truly free, or the promotion required purchases of items at full price. Court records show that the settlement distributed payments to eligible cardholders based on the number of BOGO transactions they made during the claim period.
The estimated payout in this settlement was approximately $200 per eligible customer. However, most claims in this settlement have already been processed, and the claims period has closed. If you made significant BOGO purchases on a Safeway Club Card during 2015-2016 but never claimed, it is unlikely you can still submit a claim. Some settlement sites maintain archived records where you can check the status of your card’s eligibility, which may have been determined automatically based on card data. You would need your original Club Card number or the phone number associated with your account to look this up.
How to Check If You’re Eligible – A Practical Approach
If you’re an Albertsons, Safeway, or related banner loyalty customer wondering whether you qualify for compensation, start by searching settlement administration websites using your phone number, email, or loyalty card number. Courts typically appoint a settlement administrator to manage claims, and that administrator maintains a searchable claims database. For the text message settlement, search using the phone number that received the messages. For the BOGO settlement, use your old Safeway Club Card number or the phone number associated with your account.
Keep in mind that being in the settlement database does not guarantee payment. If you made claims during the claim period, you have a better chance of receiving compensation. If you did not claim, you may still be eligible if the settlement was distributed to all cardholders regardless of whether they submitted an application. Conversely, if you received a payment already and didn’t remember it, check your bank statements from the relevant years. Class action settlement payments often come via check or direct deposit under a settlement administrator’s name rather than the company’s name, which is why many people miss them initially.
Watch Out for These Common Eligibility Mistakes and Limitations
One frequent mistake is assuming you qualify for a settlement just because you’ve been a long-time customer. Class actions are limited to specific periods—the text message settlement only covers June 2023 forward, while the BOGO settlement was limited to 2015-2016. If you received unsolicited texts from Albertsons in 2022 or early 2023, you do not qualify for the text message settlement, even if you received them for years afterward. Similarly, if you held a Safeway Club Card for decades but made your BOGO purchases outside the 2015-2016 window, you’re not eligible.
Another limitation is that Albertsons has a complex multi-banner structure, and not all banners participated in all settlements. The text message settlement explicitly covered Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s, but regional banners or acquired stores might have had different rules. If you were a customer of a smaller or regional Albertsons banner, verify whether your store was part of the settlement. Additionally, if you filed a complaint with the FTC or your state’s attorney general about misleading promotions or unwanted texts, this does not automatically enroll you in a settlement—you must submit a claim or be identified in company records.
Recent Albertsons Litigation – The 2026 Washington State Lawsuit
In April 2026, Washington State filed suit against Albertsons alleging deceptive practices around “buy one, get one free” promotions. The state alleges that Albertsons manipulated the base price of items to make BOGO deals less valuable than advertised, and that the company engaged in other deceptive promotional practices over many years. This lawsuit has not yet settled, so it is too early to know what compensation, if any, might be available.
However, it signals that regulators remain focused on Albertsons’ promotional practices. If this lawsuit results in a settlement, eligible customers will likely be notified through the state attorney general’s office and through advertising in grocery industry publications. You do not need to do anything now except watch for official notifications. Be cautious of third-party claim administrators or websites claiming to help you file claims in the Washington case—no claims period has opened yet, and any website accepting applications at this stage is likely fraudulent.
What to Do if You’re Unsure About Your Settlement Status
Start by contacting the Albertsons customer service line or visiting the settlement information pages provided in official court filings. Class action settlements are managed by court-appointed administrators, not by the company, so settlement information is typically housed on neutral third-party websites, not on Albertsons.com. These sites allow you to search your eligibility using your phone number, email, or loyalty card number from the relevant years. Document any marketing messages you received (screenshots, carrier records showing unwanted messages, or charity donation receipts if you paid to opt out).
If you’re attempting to submit a late claim for the text message settlement or another closed claims period, proof of eligibility strengthens your application. Also, do not pay anyone to help you file a claim. Legitimate settlement claims are free to submit, and websites that charge filing fees or claim-processing charges are scams. Keep all settlement correspondence and payment receipts for at least seven years for tax and documentation purposes, especially if you receive a payment in cash or via check rather than direct deposit.
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