Key Takeaways

  • 1,203 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (559).
  • Timely response rate: 93.4%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 16.0% of resolved complaints.
1,203 Total complaints
93.4% Timely response rate
16.0% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

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

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 559 46.5%
Payday loan 248 20.6%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 222 18.5%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 68 5.7%
Consumer Loan 60 5.0%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 26 2.2%
Bank account or service 5 0.4%
Credit card or prepaid card 5 0.4%
Credit reporting 4 0.3%
Other financial service 3 0.2%
Checking or savings account 2 0.2%
Money transfers 1 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Community Choice Financial, Inc..

Communication tactics 208
Attempts to collect debt not owed 79
Charged fees or interest I didn't expect 64
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 64
Can't contact lender 56
Struggling to pay your loan 52
Improper contact or sharing of info 50
Incorrect information on your report 45
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 43
Can't stop charges to bank account 41

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 1,150 95.6%
Closed 22 1.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 21 1.7%
Closed with monetary relief 10 0.8%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Community Choice Financial, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Community Choice Financial, Inc.

  1. Contact Community Choice Financial, 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 Community Choice Financial, Inc. have?

    Community Choice Financial, Inc. has 1,203 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Community Choice Financial, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Communication tactics with 208 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Community Choice Financial, 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 Community Choice Financial, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Community Choice Financial, Inc. has a 93.4% 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.