BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

26,015
Total Complaints
5,124
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
57
States Affected
BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE timely response rate 100.0%
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

Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 7,308
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 4,695
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3,624
Credit card 3,514
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,650
Debt collection — Credit card debt 1,283
Debt collection — I do not know 796
Credit card — Store credit card 476
Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card 270
Debt collection — Credit card 269

Top Issues

1.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 4,387
2.Incorrect information on your report 3,382
3.Improper use of your report 2,117
4.Other features, terms, or problems 1,750
5.Getting a credit card 1,532
6.Fees or interest 1,207
7.Problem when making payments 1,044
8.Attempts to collect debt not owed 899
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 853
10.Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 731

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2011 52
2012 476
2013 423
2014 586
2015 871
2016 1,222
2017 1,439
2018 1,358
2019 1,323
2020 1,694
2021 1,897
2022 2,544
2023 2,758
2024 3,289
2025 4,787
2026 1,296

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 3,617
New York 2,944
Florida 2,894
Texas 1,774
New Jersey 1,100
Pennsylvania 1,034
Georgia 932
North Carolina 905
Massachusetts 840
Illinois 817
Virginia 701
Arizona 611
Maryland 595
Ohio 579
Colorado 462

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 21,496
Closed with monetary relief 3,253
Closed with non-monetary relief 694
In progress 345
Closed with relief 118
Closed without relief 102
Closed 6
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 26,015 complaints against BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE overall, with 5,124 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 57 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Credit card or prepaid card," 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 "Problem with a purchase shown on your statement" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE's timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 17.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 16% 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 BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE have?

BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE has 26,015 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 5,124 filed in the last 12 months.

Does BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE respond to complaints on time?

BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE?

The most complained-about product for BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE is "Credit card or prepaid card." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE?

The most common issue reported by consumers about BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE is "Problem with a purchase shown on your statement." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE?

You can file a complaint against BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE 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 BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE?

Consumers in 57 states and territories have filed complaints about BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE with the CFPB.

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

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