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NBT BANCORP INC.

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

136 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows NBT BANCORP INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 136 consumers have filed complaints since 2021. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 27.2% of cases.

136
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
27.2%
Relief Provided
22
States Active
2021
Since

Total complaints

136

Filed since 2021

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

27.2%

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 27.2%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

NBT BANCORP INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 136

NBT BANCORP INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 136 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 54 complaints (43.9%), resolution 24.1% Checking or 43.9% Vehicle loan: 18 complaints (14.6%), resolution 38.9% Vehicle loan 14.6% Payday loan,: 12 complaints (9.8%), resolution 16.7% Payday loan, 9.8% Debt collection: 11 complaints (8.9%), resolution 27.3% Debt collection 8.9% Mortgage: 10 complaints (8.1%), resolution 10.0% Mortgage 8.1% Payday loan,: 9 complaints (7.3%), resolution 33.3% Payday loan, 7.3% Credit reporting,: 9 complaints (7.3%), resolution 44.4% Credit reporting, 7.3%
  • Checking or 54 43.9% 24% relief
  • Vehicle loan 18 14.6% 39% relief
  • Payday loan, 12 9.8% 17% relief
  • Debt collection 11 8.9% 27% relief
  • Mortgage 10 8.1% 10% relief
  • Payday loan, 9 7.3% 33% relief
  • Credit reporting, 9 7.3% 44% relief

How NBT BANCORP INC.'s 136 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 54
Vehicle loan or lease 18
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 12
Debt collection 11
Mortgage 10
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 9
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 7
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 5
Student loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
NY 66
PA 20
FL 7
CA 6
TX 5
MA 5
NJ 4
HI 4
OH 3
NH 2
AZ 2
KY 1
WA 1
ME 1
VT 1
UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS 1
RI 1
NC 1
CT 1
MT 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 32
Incorrect information on your report 15
Closing an account 8
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 6
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 6
Managing the loan or lease 6
Struggling to pay your loan 5
Opening an account 4
Problem caused by your funds being low 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Problem when making payments 4
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Trouble during payment process 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Closing on a mortgage 3
Problem with additional add-on products or services 3
Written notification about debt 2
Struggling to pay mortgage 2
Repossession 2

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2021 17 100%
2022 28 100%
2023 28 100%
2024 21 100%
2025 35 100%
2026 7 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About NBT BANCORP INC.

NBT BANCORP INC. has accumulated 136 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 22 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 35 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 2021, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-19, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, NBT BANCORP INC. reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 72.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 27.2% 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 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 NBT BANCORP 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 NBT BANCORP INC. have?

NBT BANCORP INC. has received 136 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does NBT BANCORP INC. respond to complaints on time?

NBT BANCORP INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about NBT BANCORP INC.?

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

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