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Chime Financial Inc

18.5K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

18.5K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Chime Financial Inc's complaint history from CFPB public records. 18,519 consumers have filed complaints since 2020. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 7.5% of cases.

18.5K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
7.5%
Relief Provided
53
States Active
2020
Since

Total complaints

18.5K

Filed since 2020

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

7.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 7.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Chime Financial Inc complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 18.5K

Chime Financial Inc complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 18.5K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 12,597 complaints (68.9%), resolution 7.8% Checking or 68.9% Money transfer,: 2,675 complaints (14.6%), resolution 5.0% Money transfer, 14.6% Credit card: 1,158 complaints (6.3%), resolution 10.9% Credit card 6.3% Credit card: 803 complaints (4.4%), resolution 4.4% Credit reporting: 594 complaints (3.2%), resolution 11.4% Prepaid card: 316 complaints (1.7%), resolution 8.9% Debt collection: 135 complaints (0.7%), resolution 10.4%
  • Checking or 13K 68.9% 8% relief
  • Money transfer, 3K 14.6% 5% relief
  • Credit card 1K 6.3% 11% relief
  • Credit card 803 4.4% 4% relief
  • Credit reporting 594 3.2% 11% relief
  • Prepaid card 316 1.7% 9% relief
  • Debt collection 135 0.7% 10% relief

How Chime Financial Inc's 18.5K 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 12.6K
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2.7K
Credit card 1.2K
Credit card or prepaid card 803
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 594
Prepaid card 316
Debt collection 135
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 120
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 77
Debt or credit management 37
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 3
Mortgage 2
Student loan 2

Top States

State Complaints
CA 1.7K
TX 1.6K
FL 1.3K
GA 1.1K
NY 986
PA 805
IL 795
OH 749
MI 705
NC 691
TN 463
VA 454
AL 447
NJ 434
IN 409
MO 395
SC 381
AZ 374
LA 360
MS 342

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 6.8K
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 2.7K
Closing an account 1.9K
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 891
Fraud or scam 889
Other transaction problem 753
Opening an account 746
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 591
Incorrect information on your report 477
Problem caused by your funds being low 375
Getting a credit card 346
Problem with a purchase or transfer 278
Other features, terms, or problems 156
Closing your account 154
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 141
Unexpected or other fees 128
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 114
Problem getting a card or closing an account 97
Improper use of your report 94
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 78

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2020 330 98.5%
2021 1.1K 98.6%
2022 1.8K 99.8%
2023 2.8K 100%
2024 3.1K 100%
2025 6.7K 100%
2026 2.6K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Chime Financial Inc

Chime Financial Inc has accumulated 18,519 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 53 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 9,888 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 2020, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-30, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Chime Financial Inc reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 84.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 7.5% 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 "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 Chime Financial 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 Chime Financial Inc have?

Chime Financial Inc has received 18,519 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Chime Financial Inc respond to complaints on time?

Chime Financial Inc has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Chime Financial Inc?

The most common issue reported against Chime Financial Inc is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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