BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

325
Total Complaints
44
Last 12 Months
98.5%
Timely Response
38
States Affected
BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION timely response rate 98.5%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Checking or savings account — Checking account 136
Bank account or service — Checking account 53
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 24
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 13
Bank account or service — Other bank product/service 10
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 9
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 8
Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) 6
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit 5
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 5

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 101
2.Account opening, closing, or management 36
3.Problem caused by your funds being low 21
4.Closing an account 19
5.Deposits and withdrawals 15
6.Opening an account 13
7.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 12
8.Trouble during payment process 9
9.Problems caused by my funds being low 8
10.Incorrect information on your report 8

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2011 1
2012 8
2013 20
2014 19
2015 15
2016 13
2017 24
2018 21
2019 22
2020 16
2021 32
2022 22
2023 29
2024 32
2025 40
2026 11

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Hawaii 201
California 26
GU 14
Florida 6
Oregon 5
Nevada 5
Arizona 5
MP 4
Washington 4
Alabama 4
Texas 4
New York 3
AS 3
Illinois 2
Maryland 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 235
Closed with monetary relief 82
Closed without relief 5
Closed 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 325 complaints against BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION overall, with 44 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 38 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Checking or savings account," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Managing an account" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION's timely response rate stands at 98.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 20.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 27.1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION have?

BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION has 325 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 44 filed in the last 12 months.

Does BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION has a 98.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION?

The most complained-about product for BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION is "Checking or savings account." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION?

The most common issue reported by consumers about BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION is "Managing an account." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION?

You can file a complaint against BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION?

Consumers in 38 states and territories have filed complaints about BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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