CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

17,118
Total Complaints
1,948
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
54
States Affected
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 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

Checking or savings account — Checking account 4,858
Bank account or service — Checking account 1,620
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 1,318
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 849
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 742
Checking or savings account — Savings account 607
Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) 564
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 474
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 453
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 426

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 3,599
2.Trouble during payment process 1,282
3.Incorrect information on your report 865
4.Account opening, closing, or management 776
5.Opening an account 691
6.Closing an account 675
7.Improper use of your report 627
8.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 549
9.Problem caused by your funds being low 547
10.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 531

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2011 16
2012 799
2013 644
2014 687
2015 754
2016 864
2017 861
2018 956
2019 1,018
2020 905
2021 1,336
2022 1,826
2023 2,031
2024 1,973
2025 2,016
2026 432

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Pennsylvania 2,809
New York 2,447
Massachusetts 2,397
Ohio 949
Michigan 906
New Jersey 746
Florida 714
Rhode Island 621
California 526
Connecticut 501
Illinois 484
New Hampshire 435
Texas 368
Georgia 303
Delaware 302

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 13,705
Closed with monetary relief 3,026
Closed without relief 182
Closed with relief 97
Closed with non-monetary relief 75
In progress 28
Closed 5

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 17,118 complaints against CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. overall, with 1,948 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 17.9% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 19.7% 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 CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. have?

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. has 17,118 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,948 filed in the last 12 months.

Does CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. respond to complaints on time?

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.?

The most complained-about product for CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. is "Checking or savings account." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. is "Managing an account." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.?

You can file a complaint against CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, 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 CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed complaints about CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. with the CFPB.

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

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