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SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL

62.3K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

62.3K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL's complaint history from CFPB public records. 62,278 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 31.7% of cases.

62.3K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
2.9%
Disputed
31.7%
Relief Provided
61
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

62.3K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

31.7%

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 31.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 62.3K

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 62.3K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Credit card: 19,582 complaints (32.8%), resolution 34.8% Credit card 32.8% Credit card: 12,382 complaints (20.8%), resolution 34.8% Credit card 20.8% Debt collection: 10,128 complaints (17.0%), resolution 22.0% Debt collection 17.0% Credit reporting: 8,095 complaints (13.6%), resolution 26.8% Credit reporting 13.6% Credit reporting,: 7,666 complaints (12.9%), resolution 37.8% Credit reporting, 12.9% Checking or: 1,096 complaints (1.8%), resolution 16.4% Bank account: 693 complaints (1.2%), resolution 31.9%
  • Credit card 20K 32.8% 35% relief
  • Credit card 12K 20.8% 35% relief
  • Debt collection 10K 17.0% 22% relief
  • Credit reporting 8K 13.6% 27% relief
  • Credit reporting, 8K 12.9% 38% relief
  • Checking or 1K 1.8% 16% relief
  • Bank account 693 1.2% 32% relief

How SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL's 62.3K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Credit card 19.6K
Credit card or prepaid card 12.4K
Debt collection 10.1K
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 8.1K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 7.7K
Checking or savings account 1.1K
Bank account or service 693
Consumer Loan 622
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 505
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 491
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 367
Mortgage 222
Credit reporting 176
Vehicle loan or lease 103
Debt or credit management 55
Prepaid card 40
Payday loan 40
Money transfers 9
Other financial service 4
Student loan 2

Top States

State Complaints
CA 7.4K
FL 6.4K
TX 5.6K
NY 4.6K
GA 3.2K
PA 2.4K
NC 2.3K
NJ 2.3K
OH 2.1K
IL 2.0K
VA 1.6K
MD 1.5K
MI 1.5K
AZ 1.3K
MA 1.2K
TN 1.1K
SC 1.1K
AL 893
WA 844
CO 830

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 7.7K
Improper use of your report 6.3K
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 5.0K
Fees or interest 3.9K
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3.2K
Getting a credit card 3.0K
Problem when making payments 2.7K
Closing your account 2.6K
Other features, terms, or problems 2.3K
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1.8K
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1.5K
Billing disputes 1.5K
Communication tactics 1.5K
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1.4K
Trouble using your card 1.2K
Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 1.2K
Written notification about debt 1.1K
False statements or representation 984
Other 834
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 774

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 86 100%
2012 1.5K 99.7%
2013 1.6K 99.2%
2014 2.7K 100%
2015 2.6K 100%
2016 2.7K 100%
2017 3.4K 100%
2018 3.8K 100%
2019 3.7K 100%
2020 3.8K 100%
2021 4.2K 100%
2022 4.5K 100%
2023 5.3K 100%
2024 7.9K 100%
2025 10.3K 99.6%
2026 4.0K 99.1%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL has accumulated 62,278 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 61 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 19,305 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 2026-04-06, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 65.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 31.7% 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 2.9% 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 "Credit card", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

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 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL: 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 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL have?

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL has received 62,278 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL respond to complaints on time?

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL?

The most common issue reported against SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Credit card" product category.

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