South Carolina Consumer Complaints
Consumers in South Carolina have filed 337,335 complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Below is a breakdown by product, company, and specific issue.
Data last updated: Jun 1, 2026Key Takeaways
- 337,335 total complaints from South Carolina.
- 62.8 complaints per 1,000 residents.
- Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
- Most-complained-about company: TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc..
Complaints by Product in South Carolina
Financial product categories with the most complaints from South Carolina consumers. Click a product to see the detailed breakdown for this state.
| Product | Complaints | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 234,643 | 69.6% |
| Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports | 45,157 | 13.4% |
| Debt collection | 26,878 | 8.0% |
| Mortgage | 5,942 | 1.8% |
| Checking or savings account | 5,316 | 1.6% |
| Credit card | 3,644 | 1.1% |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 3,334 | 1.0% |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2,446 | 0.7% |
| Credit reporting | 2,225 | 0.7% |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1,996 | 0.6% |
| Student loan | 1,930 | 0.6% |
| Bank account or service | 871 | 0.3% |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 825 | 0.2% |
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 754 | 0.2% |
| Consumer Loan | 652 | 0.2% |
| Prepaid card | 307 | 0.1% |
| Debt or credit management | 246 | 0.1% |
| Payday loan | 93 | 0.0% |
| Money transfers | 62 | 0.0% |
| Other financial service | 14 | 0.0% |
Most-Complained-About Companies in South Carolina
These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in South Carolina.
| Company | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. | 93,836 |
| Equifax, Inc. | 93,152 |
| Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 79,786 |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 2,909 |
| CBC Companies, Inc. | 2,525 |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | 2,314 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 2,234 |
| Block, Inc. | 2,072 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | 1,771 |
| CL Holdings LLC | 1,745 |
| Resurgent Capital Services L.P. | 1,560 |
| Encore Capital Group Inc. | 1,473 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,442 |
| Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC | 1,408 |
| Synchrony Financial | 1,370 |
| Citibank, N.A. | 1,358 |
| National Credit Systems,Inc. | 799 |
| Truist Financial Corporation | 769 |
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | 754 |
| CCS Financial Services, Inc. | 727 |
| I.C. System, Inc. | 682 |
| Lexisnexis | 653 |
| American Express Company | 644 |
| Navient Solutions, LLC. | 640 |
| Discover Bank | 630 |
Common Issues in South Carolina
File a Complaint in South Carolina
If you're having an issue with a financial company in South Carolina, you have several options:
- CFPB: File online at consumerfinance.gov/complaint
- South Carolina Attorney General: Contact your state AG's consumer protection division
- Legal help: Find free legal aid in South Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many consumer complaints have been filed in South Carolina?
337,335 consumer complaints from South Carolina have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 62.8 complaints per 1,000 residents.
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What is the most common complaint in South Carolina?
The most common product category for complaints in South Carolina is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 234,643 complaints.
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Which company gets the most complaints in South Carolina?
TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 93,836 complaints from South Carolina consumers. View their full complaint profile.
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How do I file a consumer complaint in South Carolina?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint, or contact the South Carolina Attorney General's consumer protection division.
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.