Key Takeaways

  • 816 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Checking or savings account (639).
  • Timely response rate: 98.2%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 0.0% of resolved complaints.
816 Total complaints
98.2% 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 Optum Bank, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Checking or savings account 639 78.3%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 58 7.1%
Prepaid card 42 5.1%
Credit card or prepaid card 25 3.1%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 18 2.2%
Credit card 17 2.1%
Debt collection 14 1.7%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2 0.2%
Debt or credit management 1 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Optum Bank, Inc..

Managing an account 488
Closing an account 91
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 31
Other transaction problem 28
Trouble using the card 17
Problem caused by your funds being low 16
Problem with a purchase or transfer 16
Money was not available when promised 12
Problem getting a card or closing an account 12
Opening an account 11

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 801 98.2%
Closed with monetary relief 14 1.7%
In progress 1 0.1%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Optum Bank, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Optum Bank, Inc.

  1. Contact Optum Bank, 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 Optum Bank, Inc. have?

    Optum Bank, Inc. has 816 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Optum Bank, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Managing an account with 488 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Optum Bank, 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 Optum Bank, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Optum Bank, Inc. has a 98.2% 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.