Total complaints
3
Filed since Amer
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
American Express
3 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.
3 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB
This profile shows American Express's complaint history from CFPB public records. 3 consumers have filed complaints since Amer. The company has a 0% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0% of cases.
3
Total Complaints
0%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
0%
Relief Provided
3
States Active
Amer
Since
Timely response
0%
CFPB-tracked response window
Relief rate
0%
Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief
Timely response rate 0.0%
Federal benchmark
CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.
Relief rate 0.0%
Industry median
Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
American Express complaint mix by product
- XXXX XXXX 1 33.3% – 0% relief
- and I 1 33.3% – 0% relief
- American Express 1 33.3% – 0% relief
How American Express's 3 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
Complaints by Product
| Product | Complaints |
|---|---|
| XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX as defined under that title | 1 |
| and I have. However | 1 |
| American Express | 1 |
Top States
| State | Complaints |
|---|---|
| XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | 1 |
| are being a nuisance. | 1 |
| XXXX XXXX | 1 |
Top Issues
| Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|
| subsection 2 | 1 |
| which would do nothing but waste time and resources during a time when society desperately needs those things allocated elsewhere ( to positive endeavors ) | 1 |
| XXXX and XXXX XXXXviolations ofFair Credit ReportingAct ( CFRA ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX American Express XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXXhave21 days to respond and cure theirDishonor of receipt of this Complaint dispute. If XXXX XXXX XXXX | 1 |
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
What the CFPB Record Shows About American Express
American Express has accumulated 3 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 3 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 2 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to Amer, and the most recent logged activity is XXXX XXXX , giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.
Looking at response behavior, American Express reports a 0% timely-response rate and has closed 0% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 0% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX as defined under that title", and the single most common underlying issue is "subsection 2".
Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating American Express: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does American Express have?
American Express has received 3 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Does American Express respond to complaints on time?
American Express has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
What is the most common complaint about American Express?
The most common issue reported against American Express is "subsection 2" in the "XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX as defined under that title" product category.
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