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TransferWise Ltd

1.1K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

1.1K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows TransferWise Ltd's complaint history from CFPB public records. 1,110 consumers have filed complaints since 2016. The company has a 93.3% timely response rate and has provided relief in 6.9% of cases.

1.1K
Total Complaints
93.3%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
6.9%
Relief Provided
51
States Active
2016
Since

Total complaints

1.1K

Filed since 2016

Timely response

93.3%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

6.9%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 93.3%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 6.9%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

TransferWise Ltd complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 1.1K

TransferWise Ltd complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 1.1K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Money transfer,: 838 complaints (75.6%), resolution 7.9% Money transfer, 75.6% Checking or: 245 complaints (22.1%), resolution 3.7% Checking or 22.1% Credit card: 8 complaints (0.7%), resolution 12.5% Debt collection: 7 complaints (0.6%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 6 complaints (0.5%), resolution 16.7% Credit reporting: 3 complaints (0.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 2 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0%
  • Money transfer, 838 75.6% 8% relief
  • Checking or 245 22.1% 4% relief
  • Credit card 8 0.7% 13% relief
  • Debt collection 7 0.6% 0% relief
  • Credit card 6 0.5% 17% relief
  • Credit reporting 3 0.3% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2 0.2% 0% relief

How TransferWise Ltd's 1.1K 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 838
Checking or savings account 245
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Debt collection 7
Credit card 6
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2
Money transfers 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 140
FL 109
NY 97
TX 75
WA 31
IL 27
GA 26
NC 26
WY 24
NJ 24
MA 24
MI 21
MD 21
DE 20
CO 20
PA 18
VA 17
AZ 12
TN 11
OH 10

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Other transaction problem 250
Fraud or scam 187
Money was not available when promised 159
Closing an account 127
Managing an account 93
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 52
Other service problem 46
Problem with customer service 32
Confusing or missing disclosures 31
Unexpected or other fees 24
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 19
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 18
Wrong amount charged or received 13
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 12
Opening an account 10
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 6
Closing your account 5
Problem adding money 3
Written notification about debt 3
Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing 3

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2016 1 100%
2017 6 100%
2018 3 100%
2019 21 100%
2020 46 97.8%
2021 59 94.9%
2022 117 97.4%
2023 214 79.9%
2024 279 95.7%
2025 239 97.5%
2026 125 95.2%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About TransferWise Ltd

TransferWise Ltd has accumulated 1,110 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 51 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 414 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 2016, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-08, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, TransferWise Ltd reports a 93.3% timely-response rate and has closed 93.1% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 6.9% 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 "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service", and the single most common underlying issue is "Other transaction problem".

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 TransferWise Ltd: 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 TransferWise Ltd have?

TransferWise Ltd has received 1,110 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does TransferWise Ltd respond to complaints on time?

TransferWise Ltd has a 93.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about TransferWise Ltd?

The most common issue reported against TransferWise Ltd is "Other transaction problem" in the "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service" product category.

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