CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
NerdWallet, Inc.
32 CFPB complaints trace a pattern in how this company responds when customers push back on credit, billing, or collection problems.
Data updated 2026-08-14
- 32
- Total complaints
- Mid-range
- 16
- Last 12 months
- 100%
- Timely response
- Top decile
- 18
- States affected
The verdict
Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, NerdWallet, Inc. has accumulated 32 complaints, placing it #2270 by volume. It posts a 100% on-time response rate, the 86th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.
- #2270
- of 3,843 companies by volume
- 100%
- on time (86th pctile)
- Credit card
- most-complained product
- 18
- states with complaints
Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.
Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.
NerdWallet, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate
Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)
100% Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,335 companies
companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value
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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026year in progress | 3 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for NerdWallet, Inc.
32 complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. appear in the CFPB record, including 16 from the trailing year. The 18 states and territories represented put this footprint in multi-regional territory. No product draws more complaints than "Credit card," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Improper use of your report" - a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, NerdWallet, Inc. posts a 100% reply rate on forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 3.1% rate.
How to read complaint counts
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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.
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 NerdWallet, Inc. have?
The CFPB has logged 32 complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. to date, of which 16 came in over the last 12 months.
Does NerdWallet, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
NerdWallet, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.
What product generates the most complaints for NerdWallet, Inc.?
"Credit card" draws more CFPB complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. than any other product - see the full breakdown above.
What is the most common complaint issue with NerdWallet, Inc.?
"Improper use of your report" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. - see all issues and counts above.
How do I file a complaint against NerdWallet, Inc.?
You can file a complaint against NerdWallet, 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 NerdWallet, Inc.?
NerdWallet, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 18 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.
Also handles Credit card
Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does NerdWallet, Inc. have?
The CFPB has logged 32 complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. to date, of which 16 came in over the last 12 months.
Does NerdWallet, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
NerdWallet, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.
What product generates the most complaints for NerdWallet, Inc.?
"Credit card" draws more CFPB complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. than any other product - see the full breakdown above.
What is the most common complaint issue with NerdWallet, Inc.?
"Improper use of your report" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against NerdWallet, Inc. - see all issues and counts above.
How do I file a complaint against NerdWallet, Inc.?
You can file a complaint against NerdWallet, 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 NerdWallet, Inc.?
NerdWallet, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 18 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.