CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Branch Messenger, Inc.

What 233 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

233
Total complaints
158
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
36
States affected

The verdict

Branch Messenger, Inc. ranks #823 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 233 complaints on record. It answers 100% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#823
of 3,848 companies by volume
100%
answered on time
Checking or savings …
most-complained product
36
states with complaints
Branch Messenger, Inc. timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Checking or savings account — Checking account 109
Prepaid card — Payroll card 35
Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card 25
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet 25
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 12
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 10
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 8
Credit card or prepaid card — Payroll card 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Money order, traveler's check or cashier's check 2

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 75
2.Problem with a purchase or transfer 38
3.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 26
4.Fraud or scam 14
5.Unexpected or other fees 10
6.Closing an account 9
7.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 9
8.Problem getting a card or closing an account 8
9.Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 8
10.Opening an account 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2022 5
2023 27
2024 28
2025 131
2026 42

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 33
Florida 24
Texas 22
Georgia 16
Nevada 12
North Carolina 9
Arizona 8
Michigan 8
Pennsylvania 8
Virginia 8
Colorado 7
Ohio 7
New York 7
Idaho 5
Oregon 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 233

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Branch Messenger, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 233 complaints against Branch Messenger, Inc. overall, with 158 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 36 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.

Branch Messenger, Inc.'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. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Branch Messenger, Inc. have?

Branch Messenger, Inc. has 233 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 158 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Branch Messenger, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Branch Messenger, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Branch Messenger, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Branch Messenger, Inc. is "Checking or savings account." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Branch Messenger, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Branch Messenger, Inc. is "Managing an account." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Branch Messenger, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Branch Messenger, Inc. 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 Branch Messenger, Inc.?

Consumers in 36 states and territories have filed complaints about Branch Messenger, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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