India, June 21 -- Credit One Bank, one of the largest credit card issuers in the US, has agreed to pay $14 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Thousands of people could get up to $1,000 each in compensation.

Here's what you need to know if you think you might qualify-or want to understand why this case is getting so much attention.

From 2014 to 2019, Credit One Bank and its affiliates allegedly used automated systems to call people without their permission. That's a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which bans robocalls made without consent.

The calls mostly involved payment reminders or marketing, and they targeted both customers and people with no ties to the bank. In many cases, the calls continued eve...