CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

WorldRemit Corp.

What 253 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

253
Total complaints
27
Last 12 months
92.1%
Timely response
39
States affected

The verdict

WorldRemit Corp. ranks #783 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 253 complaints on record. It answers 92.1% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#783
of 3,848 companies by volume
92.1%
answered on time
Money transfer, virt…
most-complained product
39
states with complaints
WorldRemit Corp. timely response rate 92.1%
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 218
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Foreign currency exchange 13
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 6
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet 6
Checking or savings account — Checking account 6
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency 3
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1

Top Issues

1.Other transaction problem 100
2.Money was not available when promised 73
3.Fraud or scam 37
4.Other service problem 14
5.Confusing or missing disclosures 6
6.Unexpected or other fees 4
7.Wrong amount charged or received 4
8.Problem with customer service 4
9.Managing an account 3
10.Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2018 10
2019 14
2020 32
2021 43
2022 28
2023 52
2024 44
2025 25
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 37
Texas 30
Florida 26
Georgia 13
Illinois 12
New Jersey 11
New York 11
Maryland 10
Massachusetts 8
Pennsylvania 6
Arizona 6
Ohio 5
North Carolina 5
Indiana 4
Missouri 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 218
Closed with monetary relief 28
Closed with non-monetary relief 7

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for WorldRemit Corp.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 253 complaints against WorldRemit Corp. overall, with 27 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 39 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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.

WorldRemit Corp.'s timely response rate stands at 92.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Of complaints that were resolved, 13.8% 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 WorldRemit Corp. have?

WorldRemit Corp. has 253 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 27 filed in the last 12 months.

Does WorldRemit Corp. respond to complaints on time?

WorldRemit Corp. has a 92.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for WorldRemit Corp.?

The most complained-about product for WorldRemit Corp. 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 WorldRemit Corp.?

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

How do I file a complaint against WorldRemit Corp.?

You can file a complaint against WorldRemit Corp. 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 WorldRemit Corp.?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed complaints about WorldRemit Corp. with the CFPB.

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

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