Total CFPB complaints
53
low-volume (CCDB)
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
CFPB complaint profile across 22 states, reputation grade C.
What consumers report about Cash America International, Inc.
Communication tactics
16 complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
10 complaints
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
6 complaints
False statements or representation
5 complaints
Improper contact or sharing of info
5 complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed
4 complaints
Data updated July 2026
Grade C · 65.2/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.
The verdict
A reputation grade of C: Cash America International, Inc. ranks ahead of 59% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 41% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 53 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.
Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.
Cash America International, Inc. has accumulated 53 total CFPB complaints across 22 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 53 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Communication tactics", narrowing to "Frequent or repeated calls". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 13% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.
Complaints have been recorded across 22 states, led by Ohio with 11 and Texas with 11. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 65.2/100 places Cash America International, Inc. in grade band C.
Total CFPB complaints
53
low-volume (CCDB)
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of all-time complaints
Falling ↓
States active
22
multi-region footprint
Timely response rate
100%
excellent band
Consumer disputes
13%
average (vertical avg ~19%)
Reputation grade
C
65.2/100 composite
Reputation score vs. every graded collector
PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)
65 59th percentile higher than 59% of 5,283 graded collectors
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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026
Cash America International, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Communication tactics | - | 16 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | - | 10 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | - | 6 |
| False statements or representation | - | 5 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | - | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | - | 4 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | - | 4 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | - | 3 |
Cash America International, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.
Across 22 states with at least one filing
Ohio
11 complaints
Texas
11 complaints
California
6 complaints
Alabama
3 complaints
North Carolina
3 complaints
Nevada
2 complaints
Wisconsin
2 complaints
Arizona
1 complaints
What to do if Cash America International, Inc. contacts you
A grade of C signals how Cash America International, Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.
Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.
The most common issue consumers report about Cash America International, Inc. is "Communication tactics", specifically "Frequent or repeated calls". This is based on 53 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Complaints against Cash America International, Inc. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
Cash America International, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 65.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.
Cash America International, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 13% of cases.
Cash America International, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 22 states, with the most complaints from Ohio (11 complaints).
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |