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Coinbase, Inc.

5.9K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

5.9K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Coinbase, Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 5,924 consumers have filed complaints since 2014. The company has a 99.6% timely response rate and has provided relief in 16.8% of cases.

5.9K
Total Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
0.1%
Disputed
16.8%
Relief Provided
57
States Active
2014
Since

Total complaints

5.9K

Filed since 2014

Timely response

99.6%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

16.8%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.6%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 16.8%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Coinbase, Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 5.9K

Coinbase, Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 5.9K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Money transfer,: 5,603 complaints (94.9%), resolution 16.5% Money transfer, 94.9% Checking or: 175 complaints (3.0%), resolution 21.1% Credit card: 52 complaints (0.9%), resolution 30.8% Credit card: 40 complaints (0.7%), resolution 17.5% Prepaid card: 15 complaints (0.3%), resolution 60.0% Virtual currency: 13 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection: 9 complaints (0.2%), resolution 11.1%
  • Money transfer, 6K 94.9% 17% relief
  • Checking or 175 3.0% 21% relief
  • Credit card 52 0.9% 31% relief
  • Credit card 40 0.7% 18% relief
  • Prepaid card 15 0.3% 60% relief
  • Virtual currency 13 0.2% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 9 0.2% 11% relief

How Coinbase, Inc.'s 5.9K 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 5.6K
Checking or savings account 175
Credit card or prepaid card 52
Credit card 40
Prepaid card 15
Virtual currency 13
Debt collection 9
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 7
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2
Bank account or service 2
Mortgage 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 907
NY 512
FL 511
TX 366
IL 196
GA 180
NJ 175
PA 175
WA 174
VA 129
MI 124
NC 122
MA 116
AZ 116
CO 108
MD 102
OH 102
NV 86
OR 64
TN 62

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Fraud or scam 1.5K
Money was not available when promised 1.3K
Other transaction problem 1.2K
Other service problem 551
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 373
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 253
Wrong amount charged or received 142
Managing an account 112
Confusing or missing disclosures 104
Unexpected or other fees 64
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 59
Problem adding money 48
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 37
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 31
Problem with a purchase or transfer 24
Getting a credit card 15
Problem with customer service 15
Closing an account 14
Trouble using the card 9
Other features, terms, or problems 8

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2014 1 100%
2015 7 71.4%
2016 5 100%
2017 741 99.9%
2018 1.1K 100%
2019 120 100%
2020 194 100%
2021 1.1K 99.7%
2022 595 100%
2023 389 99.2%
2024 687 99.9%
2025 792 99%
2026 257 98.4%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Coinbase, Inc.

Coinbase, Inc. has accumulated 5,924 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 57 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 2,675 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 2014, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-27, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Coinbase, Inc. reports a 99.6% timely-response rate and has closed 80.3% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 16.8% 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 0.1% 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 "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service", and the single most common underlying issue is "Fraud or scam".

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 Coinbase, 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 Coinbase, Inc. have?

Coinbase, Inc. has received 5,924 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Coinbase, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Coinbase, Inc. has a 99.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Coinbase, Inc.?

The most common issue reported against Coinbase, Inc. is "Fraud or scam" in the "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service" product category.

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