Key Takeaways

  • 287 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Checking or savings account (164).
  • Timely response rate: 100.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 0.0% of resolved complaints.
287 Total complaints
100.0% Timely response rate
0.0% Consumer disputed rate
Checking or savings account Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Columbia Banking System, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Checking or savings account 164 57.1%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 25 8.7%
Mortgage 24 8.4%
Debt collection 21 7.3%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 19 6.6%
Vehicle loan or lease 15 5.2%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 10 3.5%
Credit card 3 1.0%
Debt or credit management 2 0.7%
Credit card or prepaid card 1 0.3%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1 0.3%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1 0.3%
Student loan 1 0.3%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Columbia Banking System, Inc..

Managing an account 95
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 27
Closing an account 17
Opening an account 14
Managing the loan or lease 12
Trouble during payment process 12
Fraud or scam 11
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 11
Problem caused by your funds being low 10
Attempts to collect debt not owed 9

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Columbia Banking System, Inc. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Columbia Banking System, Inc. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 283 98.6%
Closed with monetary relief 4 1.4%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Columbia Banking System, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Columbia Banking System, Inc.

  1. Contact Columbia Banking System, 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 Columbia Banking System, Inc. have?

    Columbia Banking System, Inc. has 287 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Columbia Banking System, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Managing an account with 95 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Columbia Banking System, 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 Columbia Banking System, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Columbia Banking System, 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.