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COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

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

207 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 207 consumers have filed complaints since 2019. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0.5% of cases.

207
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
0.5%
Relief Provided
29
States Active
2019
Since

Total complaints

207

Filed since 2019

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

0.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 100.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 0.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 207

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 207 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 119 complaints (59.8%), resolution 0.8% Checking or 59.8% Money transfer,: 18 complaints (9.0%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer, 9.0% Debt collection: 17 complaints (8.5%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 8.5% Credit reporting: 15 complaints (7.5%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 7.5% Mortgage: 13 complaints (6.5%), resolution 0.0% Mortgage 6.5% Vehicle loan: 9 complaints (4.5%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan,: 8 complaints (4.0%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 119 59.8% 1% relief
  • Money transfer, 18 9.0% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 17 8.5% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 15 7.5% 0% relief
  • Mortgage 13 6.5% 0% relief
  • Vehicle loan 9 4.5% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 8 4.0% 0% relief

How COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.'s 207 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 119
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 18
Debt collection 17
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 15
Mortgage 13
Vehicle loan or lease 9
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 8
Debt or credit management 2
Credit card 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Student loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
OR 64
WA 46
CA 39
FL 6
NJ 5
ID 5
GA 5
TX 5
VA 4
NY 3
MD 2
OH 2
IN 2
MI 2
MN 2
RI 1
PA 1
IA 1
NH 1
SC 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 77
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 17
Closing an account 9
Problem caused by your funds being low 8
Opening an account 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Trouble during payment process 7
Managing the loan or lease 7
Fraud or scam 6
Incorrect information on your report 5
Improper use of your report 4
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
Problem when making payments 4
Struggling to pay mortgage 3
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 3
False statements or representation 3
Other transaction problem 2
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 2
Problem with customer service 2

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2019 9 100%
2020 9 100%
2021 4 100%
2022 5 100%
2023 49 100%
2024 42 100%
2025 61 100%
2026 28 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. has accumulated 207 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 29 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 59 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 2019, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-02, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 99.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0.5% 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 COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, 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 COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. have?

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. has received 207 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. respond to complaints on time?

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.?

The most common issue reported against COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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