Key Takeaways

  • 785 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Checking or savings account (347).
  • Timely response rate: 99.1%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 20.8% of resolved complaints.
785 Total complaints
99.1% Timely response rate
20.8% Consumer disputed rate
Checking or savings account Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against People's United Bank, National Association break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Checking or savings account 347 44.2%
Bank account or service 235 29.9%
Mortgage 125 15.9%
Credit card or prepaid card 14 1.8%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 12 1.5%
Consumer Loan 11 1.4%
Credit card 11 1.4%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 11 1.4%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 7 0.9%
Debt collection 6 0.8%
Vehicle loan or lease 3 0.4%
Money transfers 2 0.3%
Student loan 1 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about People's United Bank, National Association.

Managing an account 233
Account opening, closing, or management 104
Deposits and withdrawals 56
Closing an account 44
Problems caused by my funds being low 42
Trouble during payment process 33
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 30
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 23
Opening an account 23
Making/receiving payments, sending money 20

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, People's United Bank, National Association responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how People's United Bank, National Association has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 618 78.7%
Closed with monetary relief 124 15.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 23 2.9%
Closed 9 1.1%
Closed with relief 7 0.9%
Closed without relief 3 0.4%
Untimely response 1 0.1%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against People's United Bank, National Association.

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against People's United Bank, National Association

  1. Contact People's United Bank, National Association 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 People's United Bank, National Association have?

    People's United Bank, National Association has 785 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about People's United Bank, National Association?

    The most common issue reported is Managing an account with 233 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against People's United Bank, National Association?

    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 People's United Bank, National Association respond to complaints on time?

    People's United Bank, National Association has a 99.1% 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.