Key Takeaways

  • 45,889 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.
45,889 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 25.3%
Debt collection 9,863 21.5%
Credit card 8,273 18.0%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 8,122 17.7%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 6,740 14.7%
Checking or savings account 534 1.2%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 258 0.6%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 180 0.4%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 118 0.3%
Debt or credit management 54 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 5 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 8,440
Fees or interest 4,962
Improper use of your report 4,061
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,509
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 2,976
Problem when making payments 2,841
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,425
Getting a credit card 2,072
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1,993
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1,965

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 25,825 56.3%
Closed with non-monetary relief 12,101 26.4%
Closed with monetary relief 7,892 17.2%
In progress 70 0.2%
Closed 1 0%

Complaints by State

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

State Complaints
California 5,243
Florida 5,110
Texas 4,006
New York 3,516
Georgia 2,331
Pennsylvania 2,128
Illinois 1,915
New Jersey 1,846
North Carolina 1,735
Ohio 1,421
Massachusetts 1,364
Maryland 1,110
Michigan 1,103
Virginia 1,083
Arizona 845
South Carolina 754
Tennessee 741
Connecticut 632
Alabama 622
Washington 599

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 45,889 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 8,440 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 June 2026.