Key Takeaways

  • 44,242 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit card or prepaid card (11,608).
  • Timely response rate: 100.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 12.7% of resolved complaints.
44,242 Total complaints
100.0% Timely response rate
12.7% Consumer disputed rate
Credit card or prepaid card Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit card or prepaid card 11,608 26.2%
Debt collection 9,245 20.9%
Credit card 7,723 17.5%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 7,667 17.3%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 6,740 15.2%
Checking or savings account 529 1.2%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 258 0.6%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 169 0.4%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 116 0.3%
Debt or credit management 49 0.1%
Credit reporting 37 0.1%
Bank account or service 32 0.1%
Consumer Loan 27 0.1%
Mortgage 15 0.0%
Prepaid card 10 0.0%
Money transfers 6 0.0%
Student loan 5 0.0%
Vehicle loan or lease 4 0.0%
Other financial service 1 0.0%
Payday loan 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Bread Financial Holdings, Inc..

Incorrect information on your report 8,127
Fees or interest 4,795
Improper use of your report 3,988
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,339
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 2,857
Problem when making payments 2,802
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,049
Getting a credit card 2,036
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1,965
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1,867

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 24,832 56.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 11,637 26.3%
Closed with monetary relief 7,694 17.4%
In progress 78 0.2%
Closed 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Bread Financial Holdings, Inc..

State Complaints
California 5,018
Florida 4,920
Texas 3,816
New York 3,426
Georgia 2,263
Pennsylvania 2,059
Illinois 1,845
New Jersey 1,788
North Carolina 1,632
Ohio 1,377
Massachusetts 1,338
Maryland 1,093
Michigan 1,070
Virginia 1,061
Arizona 806
Tennessee 719
South Carolina 684
Connecticut 623
Alabama 593
Nevada 571

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.

  1. Contact Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 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 Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. have?

    Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. has 44,242 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 8,127 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.?

    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 Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. has a 100.0% 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.