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BMO Bank, N.A.

5.1K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

5.1K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows BMO Bank, N.A.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 5,091 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 99.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 23.4% of cases.

5.1K
Total Complaints
99.8%
Timely Response
4.3%
Disputed
23.4%
Relief Provided
53
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

5.1K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

99.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

23.4%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.8%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 23.4%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

BMO Bank, N.A. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 5.1K

BMO Bank, N.A. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 5.1K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 2,322 complaints (51.9%), resolution 28.3% Checking or 51.9% Mortgage: 714 complaints (16.0%), resolution 14.4% Mortgage 16.0% Credit card: 381 complaints (8.5%), resolution 32.3% Credit card 8.5% Bank account: 347 complaints (7.8%), resolution 19.0% Bank account 7.8% Vehicle loan: 273 complaints (6.1%), resolution 30.8% Vehicle loan 6.1% Credit reporting: 248 complaints (5.5%), resolution 10.9% Credit reporting,: 186 complaints (4.2%), resolution 10.8%
  • Checking or 2K 51.9% 28% relief
  • Mortgage 714 16.0% 14% relief
  • Credit card 381 8.5% 32% relief
  • Bank account 347 7.8% 19% relief
  • Vehicle loan 273 6.1% 31% relief
  • Credit reporting 248 5.5% 11% relief
  • Credit reporting, 186 4.2% 11% relief

How BMO Bank, N.A.'s 5.1K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Checking or savings account 2.3K
Mortgage 714
Credit card 381
Bank account or service 347
Vehicle loan or lease 273
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 248
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 186
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 166
Credit card or prepaid card 136
Debt collection 118
Consumer Loan 82
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 73
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 28
Money transfers 5
Prepaid card 4
Credit reporting 3
Other financial service 2
Student loan 2
Debt or credit management 1

Top States

State Complaints
IL 1.1K
CA 868
WI 558
AZ 336
FL 275
TX 179
IN 171
MN 157
CO 110
NY 98
MO 94
GA 71
PA 66
NV 62
NC 61
OH 60
VA 58
IA 53
WA 52
OR 48

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 1.3K
Closing an account 379
Opening an account 375
Incorrect information on your report 223
Managing the loan or lease 205
Trouble during payment process 194
Improper use of your report 175
Account opening, closing, or management 175
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 154
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 143
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 139
Closing your account 96
Problem caused by your funds being low 88
Deposits and withdrawals 86
Fraud or scam 85
Problem when making payments 74
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 67
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 64
Other features, terms, or problems 64
Fees or interest 57

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 4 100%
2012 138 95.7%
2013 186 100%
2014 182 99.5%
2015 167 100%
2016 194 100%
2017 222 99.5%
2018 185 100%
2019 190 100%
2020 227 99.6%
2021 250 100%
2022 290 100%
2023 749 100%
2024 942 100%
2025 884 100%
2026 281 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About BMO Bank, N.A.

BMO Bank, N.A. has accumulated 5,091 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 53 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 1,496 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 2011, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-09, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, BMO Bank, N.A. reports a 99.8% timely-response rate and has closed 76.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 23.4% 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 4.3% 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 "Checking or savings account", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing an account".

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 BMO Bank, N.A.: 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.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does BMO Bank, N.A. have?

BMO Bank, N.A. has received 5,091 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does BMO Bank, N.A. respond to complaints on time?

BMO Bank, N.A. has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about BMO Bank, N.A.?

The most common issue reported against BMO Bank, N.A. is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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