Key Takeaways

  • 200 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Checking or savings account (116).
  • Timely response rate: 98.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 0.0% of resolved complaints.
200 Total complaints
98.0% 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 Community Financial System, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Checking or savings account 116 58.0%
Mortgage 26 13.0%
Vehicle loan or lease 19 9.5%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 16 8.0%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 9 4.5%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7 3.5%
Debt collection 5 2.5%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2 1.0%

Most Common Issues

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

Managing an account 74
Problem caused by your funds being low 22
Incorrect information on your report 13
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 12
Trouble during payment process 9
Improper use of your report 8
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 6
Getting a loan or lease 6
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Closing an account 5

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 169 84.5%
Closed with monetary relief 28 14%
In progress 2 1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1 0.5%

Complaints by State

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

Your Rights

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

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

    Community Financial System, Inc. has 200 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

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

    The most common issue reported is Managing an account with 74 complaints.

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

    Community Financial System, Inc. has a 98.0% 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.