2026 data Public-data reference. official source

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.

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

169 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 169 consumers have filed complaints since 2017. The company has a 98.2% timely response rate and has provided relief in 15.4% of cases.

169
Total Complaints
98.2%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
15.4%
Relief Provided
16
States Active
2017
Since

Total complaints

169

Filed since 2017

Timely response

98.2%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

15.4%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 98.2%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 15.4%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 169

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 169 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 99 complaints (59.3%), resolution 25.3% Checking or 59.3% Vehicle loan: 18 complaints (10.8%), resolution 0.0% Vehicle loan 10.8% Mortgage: 17 complaints (10.2%), resolution 5.9% Mortgage 10.2% Credit reporting: 15 complaints (9.0%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 9.0% Credit reporting,: 9 complaints (5.4%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection: 5 complaints (3.0%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer,: 4 complaints (2.4%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 99 59.3% 25% relief
  • Vehicle loan 18 10.8% 0% relief
  • Mortgage 17 10.2% 6% relief
  • Credit reporting 15 9.0% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 9 5.4% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 5 3.0% 0% relief
  • Money transfer, 4 2.4% 0% relief

How COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.'s 169 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 99
Vehicle loan or lease 18
Mortgage 17
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 15
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 9
Debt collection 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 4
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2

Top States

State Complaints
NY 88
PA 38
VT 21
FL 4
NC 2
MD 2
CA 2
NJ 1
KY 1
ME 1
TX 1
LA 1
OH 1
VA 1
IL 1
GA 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 65
Problem caused by your funds being low 19
Incorrect information on your report 13
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 8
Improper use of your report 7
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Trouble during payment process 6
Getting a loan or lease 5
Closing on a mortgage 5
Managing the loan or lease 5
Closing an account 4
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 3
Struggling to pay mortgage 3
Communication tactics 2
Opening an account 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Fraud or scam 2
Struggling to pay your loan 2

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2017 1 100%
2018 12 100%
2019 21 95.2%
2020 19 89.5%
2021 18 100%
2022 17 100%
2023 23 100%
2024 22 100%
2025 28 100%
2026 8 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. has accumulated 169 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 16 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 37 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 2017, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-16, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. reports a 98.2% timely-response rate and has closed 84% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 15.4% 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 COMMUNITY FINANCIAL 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 COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. have?

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. has received 169 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. respond to complaints on time?

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC. has a 98.2% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.?

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

Related