CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Remitly, Inc.

What 872 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

872
Total complaints
213
Last 12 months
95.6%
Timely response
46
States affected

The verdict

Remitly, Inc. ranks #354 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 872 complaints on record. It answers 95.6% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#354
of 3,848 companies by volume
95.6%
answered on time
Money transfer, virt…
most-complained product
46
states with complaints
Remitly, Inc. timely response rate 95.6%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer 717
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Foreign currency exchange 46
Checking or savings account — Checking account 24
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet 24
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 15
Money transfers — International money transfer 14
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency 6
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 6
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card 3
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 3

Top Issues

1.Other transaction problem 278
2.Money was not available when promised 240
3.Fraud or scam 209
4.Other service problem 26
5.Wrong amount charged or received 17
6.Confusing or missing disclosures 14
7.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 12
8.Problem with customer service 12
9.Managing an account 12
10.Unexpected or other fees 12

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 4
2016 13
2017 10
2018 20
2019 37
2020 129
2021 75
2022 79
2023 93
2024 169
2025 186
2026 57

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 137
Florida 85
Texas 81
New York 59
Georgia 33
Arizona 32
Illinois 30
New Jersey 29
Maryland 25
Washington 25
Massachusetts 24
Pennsylvania 24
North Carolina 19
Virginia 18
Colorado 14

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 867
Closed with monetary relief 3
Closed 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Remitly, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 872 complaints against Remitly, Inc. overall, with 213 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 46 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service," 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 "Other transaction problem" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Remitly, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 95.6%, 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 17.6% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.3% 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 Remitly, Inc. have?

Remitly, Inc. has 872 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 213 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Remitly, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Remitly, Inc. has a 95.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Remitly, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Remitly, Inc. is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

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

The most common issue reported by consumers about Remitly, Inc. is "Other transaction problem." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Remitly, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Remitly, 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 Remitly, Inc.?

Consumers in 46 states and territories have filed complaints about Remitly, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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