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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.

1.1K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

1.1K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 1,144 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 99.7% timely response rate and has provided relief in 16.5% of cases.

1.1K
Total Complaints
99.7%
Timely Response
3.7%
Disputed
16.5%
Relief Provided
40
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

1.1K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

99.7%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

16.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.7%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 16.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 1.1K

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 1.1K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 597 complaints (57.7%), resolution 20.8% Checking or 57.7% Mortgage: 153 complaints (14.8%), resolution 13.1% Mortgage 14.8% Bank account: 138 complaints (13.3%), resolution 14.5% Bank account 13.3% Credit reporting,: 41 complaints (4.0%), resolution 17.1% Money transfer,: 40 complaints (3.9%), resolution 2.5% Debt collection: 35 complaints (3.4%), resolution 2.9% Credit reporting: 31 complaints (3.0%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 597 57.7% 21% relief
  • Mortgage 153 14.8% 13% relief
  • Bank account 138 13.3% 15% relief
  • Credit reporting, 41 4.0% 17% relief
  • Money transfer, 40 3.9% 3% relief
  • Debt collection 35 3.4% 3% relief
  • Credit reporting 31 3.0% 0% relief

How FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.'s 1.1K 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 597
Mortgage 153
Bank account or service 138
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 41
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 40
Debt collection 35
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 31
Credit card 31
Vehicle loan or lease 27
Credit card or prepaid card 20
Consumer Loan 12
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 9
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 4
Student loan 2
Prepaid card 2
Money transfers 1
Debt or credit management 1

Top States

State Complaints
NC 265
SC 148
CA 134
GA 118
FL 57
VA 53
WI 47
TX 34
NY 27
AZ 21
CO 20
WA 20
IL 18
TN 17
MD 14
PA 13
MA 10
MN 10
OR 8
MO 8

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 339
Opening an account 96
Closing an account 78
Account opening, closing, or management 77
Trouble during payment process 53
Incorrect information on your report 50
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 40
Problem caused by your funds being low 37
Deposits and withdrawals 27
Managing the loan or lease 22
Fraud or scam 22
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 19
Struggling to pay mortgage 19
Application, originator, mortgage broker 17
Improper use of your report 17
Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
Problems caused by my funds being low 16
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 16
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 14
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 1 100%
2012 18 100%
2013 39 100%
2014 24 100%
2015 59 96.6%
2016 72 100%
2017 77 100%
2018 55 100%
2019 76 100%
2020 126 100%
2021 67 100%
2022 96 99%
2023 117 100%
2024 109 100%
2025 151 100%
2026 57 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. has accumulated 1,144 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 40 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 281 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 2011, 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, FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. reports a 99.7% timely-response rate and has closed 83% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 16.5% 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 3.7% 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 FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, 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 FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. have?

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. has received 1,144 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. respond to complaints on time?

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. has a 99.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.?

The most common issue reported against FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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