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CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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

126 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 126 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 96.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 1.6% of cases.

126
Total Complaints
96.8%
Timely Response
11.1%
Disputed
1.6%
Relief Provided
33
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

126

Filed since 2013

Timely response

96.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

1.6%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 96.8%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 1.6%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 126

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 126 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 50 complaints (39.7%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 39.7% Payday loan: 32 complaints (25.4%), resolution 3.1% Payday loan 25.4% Payday loan,: 30 complaints (23.8%), resolution 3.3% Payday loan, 23.8% Consumer Loan: 12 complaints (9.5%), resolution 0.0% Consumer Loan 9.5% Money transfers: 1 complaints (0.8%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 1 complaints (0.8%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 50 39.7% 0% relief
  • Payday loan 32 25.4% 3% relief
  • Payday loan, 30 23.8% 3% relief
  • Consumer Loan 12 9.5% 0% relief
  • Money transfers 1 0.8% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 1 0.8% 0% relief

How CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.'s 126 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 50
Payday loan 32
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 30
Consumer Loan 12
Money transfers 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1

Top States

State Complaints
OH 28
TX 23
CA 12
AL 6
GA 5
NC 4
IN 4
MO 3
AZ 3
FL 3
PA 3
NV 3
TN 3
AK 3
WI 2
AR 2
WA 2
LA 2
OR 1
WV 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Communication tactics 16
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 9
Charged fees or interest I didn't expect 9
Applied for loan/did not receive money 8
Can't contact lender 8
Can't contact lender or servicer 6
Received a loan I didn't apply for 6
False statements or representation 5
Improper contact or sharing of info 5
Struggling to pay your loan 5
Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Can't stop charges to bank account 3
Taking out the loan or lease 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Payment to acct not credited 3
Getting the loan 3
Disclosure verification of debt 3
Managing the loan or lease 2

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 4 100%
2014 50 100%
2015 11 100%
2016 8 100%
2017 26 96.2%
2018 20 100%
2019 3 100%
2020 4 25%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has accumulated 126 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 33 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 32 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 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2020-06-11, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. reports a 96.8% timely-response rate and has closed 91.3% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 1.6% 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 11.1% 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 "Debt collection", and the single most common underlying issue is "Communication tactics".

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 CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.: 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 CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. have?

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has received 126 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. respond to complaints on time?

CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a 96.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.?

The most common issue reported against CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. is "Communication tactics" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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