Key Takeaways

  • 996 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Checking or savings account (256).
  • Timely response rate: 97.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 21.7% of resolved complaints.
996 Total complaints
97.0% Timely response rate
21.7% Consumer disputed rate
Checking or savings account Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Checking or savings account 256 25.7%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 216 21.7%
Mortgage 182 18.3%
Bank account or service 166 16.7%
Credit card 47 4.7%
Debt collection 45 4.5%
Credit card or prepaid card 27 2.7%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 27 2.7%
Vehicle loan or lease 10 1.0%
Money transfers 6 0.6%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 5 0.5%
Debt or credit management 4 0.4%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 2 0.2%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2 0.2%
Consumer Loan 1 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the.

Managing an account 193
Other transaction problem 109
Struggling to pay mortgage 98
Account opening, closing, or management 74
Money was not available when promised 58
Trouble during payment process 54
Deposits and withdrawals 50
Attempts to collect debt not owed 27
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 27
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 27

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 893 89.7%
Closed with monetary relief 79 7.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 8 0.8%
Closed with relief 5 0.5%
Closed without relief 5 0.5%
Closed 3 0.3%
In progress 3 0.3%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the.

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the

  1. Contact Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the have?

    Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the has 996 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the?

    The most common issue reported is Managing an account with 193 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the respond to complaints on time?

    Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the has a 97.0% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.