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SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

3.9K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

3.9K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 3,893 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 95% timely response rate and has provided relief in 8.7% of cases.

3.9K
Total Complaints
95%
Timely Response
11.6%
Disputed
8.7%
Relief Provided
47
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

3.9K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

95%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

8.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 95.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 8.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 3.9K

SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 3.9K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Bank account: 1,396 complaints (37.8%), resolution 16.0% Bank account 37.8% Mortgage: 1,024 complaints (27.7%), resolution 7.1% Mortgage 27.7% Checking or: 884 complaints (23.9%), resolution 1.1% Checking or 23.9% Credit card: 102 complaints (2.8%), resolution 15.7% Consumer Loan: 100 complaints (2.7%), resolution 11.0% Credit reporting,: 96 complaints (2.6%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 94 complaints (2.5%), resolution 1.1%
  • Bank account 1K 37.8% 16% relief
  • Mortgage 1K 27.7% 7% relief
  • Checking or 884 23.9% 1% relief
  • Credit card 102 2.8% 16% relief
  • Consumer Loan 100 2.7% 11% relief
  • Credit reporting, 96 2.6% 0% relief
  • Credit card 94 2.5% 1% relief

How SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION's 3.9K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Bank account or service 1.4K
Mortgage 1.0K
Checking or savings account 884
Credit card 102
Consumer Loan 100
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 96
Credit card or prepaid card 94
Debt collection 73
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 50
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 41
Money transfers 17
Vehicle loan or lease 9
Other financial service 2
Credit reporting 2
Payday loan 2
Student loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
MA 961
PA 711
NJ 677
NY 570
CT 163
RI 159
NH 80
FL 65
MD 57
CA 54
DE 30
IL 26
NC 26
GA 25
OH 21
TX 17
VA 16
AZ 14
WA 13
IN 12

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Account opening, closing, or management 679
Managing an account 578
Deposits and withdrawals 343
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 297
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 219
Trouble during payment process 206
Problems caused by my funds being low 185
Using a debit or ATM card 114
Opening an account 107
Closing an account 91
Making/receiving payments, sending money 75
Incorrect information on your report 67
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 65
Struggling to pay mortgage 64
Application, originator, mortgage broker 64
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 62
Managing the loan or lease 51
Closing on a mortgage 39
Problem caused by your funds being low 38
Settlement process and costs 36

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 4 100%
2012 434 96.8%
2013 524 100%
2014 475 99.6%
2015 343 100%
2016 404 98.5%
2017 342 99.7%
2018 292 99%
2019 277 98.2%
2020 300 88.3%
2021 305 89.2%
2022 193 49.7%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION has accumulated 3,893 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 47 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 540 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 2022-09-23, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION reports a 95% timely-response rate and has closed 62.7% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 8.7% 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 11.6% 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 "Bank account or service", and the single most common underlying issue is "Account opening, closing, or management".

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 SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: 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 SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION have?

SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION has received 3,893 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION respond to complaints on time?

SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION has a 95% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION?

The most common issue reported against SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is "Account opening, closing, or management" in the "Bank account or service" product category.

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