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EAST WEST BANK

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

348 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows EAST WEST BANK's complaint history from CFPB public records. 348 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 98.3% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2% of cases.

348
Total Complaints
98.3%
Timely Response
4%
Disputed
2%
Relief Provided
26
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

348

Filed since 2012

Timely response

98.3%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 98.3%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.0%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

EAST WEST BANK complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 348

EAST WEST BANK complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 348 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 139 complaints (41.0%), resolution 0.7% Checking or 41.0% Money transfer,: 72 complaints (21.2%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer, 21.2% Mortgage: 67 complaints (19.8%), resolution 3.0% Mortgage 19.8% Bank account: 52 complaints (15.3%), resolution 5.8% Bank account 15.3% Payday loan,: 3 complaints (0.9%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 3 complaints (0.9%), resolution 33.3% Credit card: 3 complaints (0.9%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 139 41.0% 1% relief
  • Money transfer, 72 21.2% 0% relief
  • Mortgage 67 19.8% 3% relief
  • Bank account 52 15.3% 6% relief
  • Payday loan, 3 0.9% 0% relief
  • Credit card 3 0.9% 33% relief
  • Credit card 3 0.9% 0% relief

How EAST WEST BANK's 348 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 139
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 72
Mortgage 67
Bank account or service 52
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 3
Credit card 3
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Debt collection 2
Consumer Loan 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2
Student loan 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1
Prepaid card 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 177
NY 39
TX 20
GA 15
FL 13
WA 7
MA 6
IL 6
IA 4
NV 4
OR 4
NC 3
MI 3
NJ 3
MD 3
VA 2
UT 2
AZ 2
LA 1
OK 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 79
Fraud or scam 49
Closing an account 37
Account opening, closing, or management 21
Deposits and withdrawals 20
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 15
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 12
Other transaction problem 12
Trouble during payment process 12
Struggling to pay mortgage 11
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 8
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 8
Opening an account 7
Money was not available when promised 5
Using a debit or ATM card 5
Closing on a mortgage 5
Settlement process and costs 3
Problem caused by your funds being low 3
Making/receiving payments, sending money 3
Problems caused by my funds being low 3

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 16 93.8%
2013 14 100%
2014 14 100%
2015 13 100%
2016 17 100%
2017 9 100%
2018 8 100%
2019 18 100%
2020 30 100%
2021 36 97.2%
2022 46 100%
2023 46 93.5%
2024 30 100%
2025 35 100%
2026 16 93.8%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About EAST WEST BANK

EAST WEST BANK has accumulated 348 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 26 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 72 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 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-31, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, EAST WEST BANK reports a 98.3% timely-response rate and has closed 88.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2% 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 4% 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 EAST WEST BANK: 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 EAST WEST BANK have?

EAST WEST BANK has received 348 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does EAST WEST BANK respond to complaints on time?

EAST WEST BANK has a 98.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about EAST WEST BANK?

The most common issue reported against EAST WEST BANK is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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