Direct Payment Systems, LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 3, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Direct Payment Systems, LLC data breach following a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised sensitive financial information.
According to the consumer notice, on June 29, 2026, an unauthorized external party gained access to Direct Payment Systems’ online banking system for a brief period of time. The company states that it discovered the incident within minutes, secured the account, initiated an investigation, and reviewed available audit logs.
The information potentially involved includes first and last names, bank account numbers, routing numbers, and account types. The notice states that Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, PINs, and security codes were not involved. Although Direct Payment Systems reports that it has not found evidence that the information was downloaded or misused, affected individuals are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts for unauthorized activity.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Direct Payment Systems, LLC implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect customers’ financial information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident.
Organizations that process financial transactions maintain highly sensitive banking information. Unauthorized access to this information may expose consumers to unauthorized withdrawals, financial fraud, and other privacy-related harms.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Financial information (bank account numbers, routing numbers, account types)
- Other sensitive information
What is Direct Payment Systems, LLC?
Direct Payment Systems provides electronic payment processing and merchant services for businesses, offering credit and debit card processing, mobile point-of-sale solutions, and online payment gateways.
Individuals who received a notification regarding the Direct Payment Systems, LLC data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com