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FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP

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

104 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP's complaint history from CFPB public records. 104 consumers have filed complaints since 2018. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 3.8% of cases.

104
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
3.8%
Relief Provided
10
States Active
2018
Since

Total complaints

104

Filed since 2018

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

3.8%

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 3.8%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 104

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 104 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 59 complaints (60.8%), resolution 3.4% Checking or 60.8% Mortgage: 14 complaints (14.4%), resolution 0.0% Mortgage 14.4% Payday loan,: 6 complaints (6.2%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan, 6.2% Credit reporting,: 5 complaints (5.2%), resolution 20.0% Money transfer,: 5 complaints (5.2%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 4 complaints (4.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting: 4 complaints (4.1%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 59 60.8% 3% relief
  • Mortgage 14 14.4% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 6 6.2% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 5 5.2% 20% relief
  • Money transfer, 5 5.2% 0% relief
  • Credit card 4 4.1% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 4 4.1% 0% relief

How FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP's 104 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 59
Mortgage 14
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 6
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 5
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 4
Credit card 3
Debt collection 2
Vehicle loan or lease 1
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
OH 36
IN 33
IL 13
KY 7
NJ 2
TN 2
TX 2
NC 1
MI 1
FL 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 33
Closing an account 10
Incorrect information on your report 7
Trouble during payment process 7
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 7
Problem caused by your funds being low 6
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 3
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 2
Getting the loan 2
Improper use of your report 2
Closing your account 2
Getting a line of credit 2
Problem with a purchase or transfer 1
Opening an account 1
Unexpected or other fees 1
Fraud or scam 1
Closing on a mortgage 1
Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes 1
Getting a loan or lease 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2018 1 100%
2019 17 100%
2020 19 100%
2021 21 100%
2022 11 100%
2023 12 100%
2024 9 100%
2025 8 100%
2026 6 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP has accumulated 104 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 10 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 26 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 2018, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-21, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 94.2% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 3.8% 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% 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 FINANCIAL BANCORP: 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 FINANCIAL BANCORP have?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP has received 104 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP respond to complaints on time?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP?

The most common issue reported against FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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