CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

United Bankshares, Inc.

Behind the 215 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

215
Total complaints
Above average
36
Last 12 months
99.1%
Timely response
Above median
17
States affected

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The verdict

Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, United Bankshares, Inc. sits at #883, with 215 complaints logged. Its on-time response rate is 99.1%, the 62nd percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#883
of 3,843 companies by volume
99.1%
on time (62nd pctile)
Checking or savings …
most-complained product
17
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.

B+
PlainCredit Trust Score
75/100
United Bankshares, Inc. · 2 of 3 dimensions reported

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.

Timely Response B 99.1%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate B+ 13.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

United Bankshares, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

99.1% Higher than most higher than 62% 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

What changed

CFPB Consumer Complaint Database 2024 to 2025 complete years

  • Annual CFPB complaint volume moved from 16 in 2024 to 34 in 2025 (2024 → 2025).

See the full year-over-year release diff

United Bankshares, Inc. timely response rate 99.1%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Checking or savings account - Checking account 102
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage 21
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 12
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit) 11
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service 10
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 10
Checking or savings account - Savings account 8
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) 7
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan 6
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer 5

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 91
2.Trouble during payment process 17
3.Incorrect information on your report 15
4.Closing an account 14
5.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 10
6.Problem caused by your funds being low 9
7.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7
8.Opening an account 7
9.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
10.Improper use of your report 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2017 4
2018 16
2019 12
2020 31
2021 35
2022 23
2023 32
2024 16
2025 34
2026year in progress 12

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 59
West Virginia 36
North Carolina 29
Maryland 27
District of Columbia 17
South Carolina 14
Pennsylvania 8
Florida 4
Texas 3
Massachusetts 3
California 2
Georgia 2
Ohio 2
Washington 1
New Jersey 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 186
Closed with monetary relief 20
Closed with non-monetary relief 8
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for United Bankshares, Inc.

United Bankshares, Inc. carries 215 complaints in the CFPB's database, 36 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 17 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a multi-regional footprint. "Checking or savings account" tops the product-level breakdown by a clear margin, marking it as the area of greatest consumer friction. The specific issue named most within that category is "Managing an account," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, United Bankshares, Inc. posts a 99.1% reply rate on forwarded complaints. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 13% 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 United Bankshares, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 215 complaints against United Bankshares, Inc. to date, of which 36 came in over the last 12 months.

Does United Bankshares, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

United Bankshares, Inc. has a 99.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for United Bankshares, Inc.?

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

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

Consumers most often cite "Managing an account" when complaining about United Bankshares, Inc.; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against United Bankshares, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against United Bankshares, 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 United Bankshares, Inc.?

United Bankshares, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 17 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does United Bankshares, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 215 complaints against United Bankshares, Inc. to date, of which 36 came in over the last 12 months.

Does United Bankshares, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

United Bankshares, Inc. has a 99.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for United Bankshares, Inc.?

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

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

Consumers most often cite "Managing an account" when complaining about United Bankshares, Inc.; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against United Bankshares, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against United Bankshares, 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 United Bankshares, Inc.?

United Bankshares, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 17 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.

United Bankshares, Inc.'s complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.