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Paypal Holdings, Inc

26.4K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

26.4K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Paypal Holdings, Inc's complaint history from CFPB public records. 26,388 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 32.4% of cases.

26.4K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
2.1%
Disputed
32.4%
Relief Provided
62
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

26.4K

Filed since 2013

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

32.4%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 32.4%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Paypal Holdings, Inc complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 26.4K

Paypal Holdings, Inc complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 26.4K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Money transfer,: 18,051 complaints (71.5%), resolution 29.4% Money transfer, 71.5% Checking or: 2,680 complaints (10.6%), resolution 31.9% Checking or 10.6% Debt collection: 1,216 complaints (4.8%), resolution 58.2% Credit card: 1,126 complaints (4.5%), resolution 34.0% Credit card: 757 complaints (3.0%), resolution 41.5% Money transfers: 752 complaints (3.0%), resolution 42.7% Bank account: 673 complaints (2.7%), resolution 45.8%
  • Money transfer, 18K 71.5% 29% relief
  • Checking or 3K 10.6% 32% relief
  • Debt collection 1K 4.8% 58% relief
  • Credit card 1K 4.5% 34% relief
  • Credit card 757 3.0% 42% relief
  • Money transfers 752 3.0% 43% relief
  • Bank account 673 2.7% 46% relief

How Paypal Holdings, Inc's 26.4K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 18.1K
Checking or savings account 2.7K
Debt collection 1.2K
Credit card 1.1K
Credit card or prepaid card 757
Money transfers 752
Bank account or service 673
Prepaid card 512
Consumer Loan 147
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 138
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 119
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 96
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 53
Debt or credit management 28
Payday loan 22
Other financial service 12
Credit reporting 3
Mortgage 2
Student loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 3.0K
NY 1.8K
FL 1.8K
TX 1.7K
PA 979
GA 884
IL 870
NJ 807
OH 713
VA 651
NC 648
MI 612
MA 566
WA 540
MD 522
CO 476
AZ 458
TN 440
MO 372
OR 336

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 5.5K
Fraud or scam 3.6K
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 3.1K
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 1.9K
Managing an account 1.7K
Other transaction problem 1.6K
Money was not available when promised 960
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 652
Attempts to collect debt not owed 637
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 474
Confusing or missing disclosures 459
Unexpected or other fees 400
Other service problem 397
Closing an account 370
Account opening, closing, or management 256
Other transaction issues 246
Making/receiving payments, sending money 199
Problem with a purchase or transfer 187
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 178
Deposits and withdrawals 163

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 206 99.5%
2014 586 99%
2015 877 99.5%
2016 941 100%
2017 684 100%
2018 680 100%
2019 1.2K 100%
2020 1.8K 99.8%
2021 4.4K 99.9%
2022 2.4K 99.9%
2023 2.6K 99.9%
2024 2.9K 100%
2025 4.7K 99.9%
2026 2.4K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Paypal Holdings, Inc

Paypal Holdings, Inc has accumulated 26,388 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 62 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 10,694 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 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-28, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Paypal Holdings, Inc reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 67.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 32.4% 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 2.1% 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 "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet 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 Paypal Holdings, 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 Paypal Holdings, Inc have?

Paypal Holdings, Inc has received 26,388 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Paypal Holdings, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Paypal Holdings, Inc has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Paypal Holdings, Inc?

The most common issue reported against Paypal Holdings, Inc is "Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account" in the "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service" product category.

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