TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

21,801
Total Complaints
5,159
Last 12 Months
98.9%
Timely Response
55
States Affected
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION timely response rate 98.9%
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 7,736
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,948
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 1,789
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,640
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 1,395
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 784
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 613
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 539
Debt collection — I do not know 529
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 414

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 4,968
2.Incorrect information on your report 2,253
3.Improper use of your report 1,950
4.Trouble during payment process 1,699
5.Closing an account 1,375
6.Opening an account 909
7.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 882
8.Problem caused by your funds being low 645
9.Managing the loan or lease 526
10.Attempts to collect debt not owed 524

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2019 1
2020 1,645
2021 2,530
2022 3,803
2023 3,550
2024 3,970
2025 5,135
2026 1,167

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 4,155
Georgia 2,880
Texas 1,793
North Carolina 1,728
Virginia 1,625
Maryland 1,413
Pennsylvania 894
California 775
South Carolina 723
Tennessee 656
New York 539
New Jersey 417
Illinois 364
Alabama 349
Ohio 320

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 19,196
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,346
Closed with monetary relief 1,024
In progress 235

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 21,801 complaints against TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION overall, with 5,159 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 55 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.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION's timely response rate stands at 98.9%, 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, 10.9% 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 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION have?

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION has 21,801 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 5,159 filed in the last 12 months.

Does TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION has a 98.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

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

How do I file a complaint against TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

You can file a complaint against TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION 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 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

Consumers in 55 states and territories have filed complaints about TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION with the CFPB.

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

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