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Chime Inc.

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

187 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Chime Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 187 consumers have filed complaints since 2018. The company has a 86.1% timely response rate and has provided relief in 30.5% of cases.

187
Total Complaints
86.1%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
30.5%
Relief Provided
40
States Active
2018
Since

Total complaints

187

Filed since 2018

Timely response

86.1%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

30.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 86.1%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 30.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Chime Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 187

Chime Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 187 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Money transfer,: 182 complaints (97.3%), resolution 31.3% Money transfer, 97.3% Checking or: 4 complaints (2.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 1 complaints (0.5%), resolution 0.0%
  • Money transfer, 182 97.3% 31% relief
  • Checking or 4 2.1% 0% relief
  • Credit card 1 0.5% 0% relief

How Chime Inc.'s 187 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 182
Checking or savings account 4
Credit card 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 21
NY 19
TX 14
MD 13
GA 12
MA 12
NJ 11
FL 11
IL 9
PA 6
OH 4
NV 4
MN 4
DE 3
CO 3
IA 2
SC 2
KY 2
NC 2
MO 2

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Other transaction problem 65
Money was not available when promised 62
Fraud or scam 26
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 8
Other service problem 6
Confusing or missing disclosures 5
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 4
Wrong amount charged or received 4
Unexpected or other fees 2
Problem adding money 1
Other features, terms, or problems 1
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 1
Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing 1
Problem with customer service 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2018 1 100%
2019 4 100%
2020 1 100%
2021 7 100%
2022 10 100%
2023 41 95.1%
2024 64 95.3%
2025 44 52.3%
2026 15 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Chime Inc.

Chime Inc. has accumulated 187 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 40 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 63 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 2018, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-04, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Chime Inc. reports a 86.1% timely-response rate and has closed 69.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 30.5% 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 "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service", and the single most common underlying issue is "Other transaction problem".

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 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 Inc. have?

Chime Inc. has received 187 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Chime Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Chime Inc. has a 86.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Chime Inc.?

The most common issue reported against Chime Inc. is "Other transaction problem" in the "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service" product category.

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