Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation is a U.S. bank holding company based in Tysons, Virginia. It is one of the largest banks in the country by assets and the largest issuer of credit cards in the U.S. It also offers consumer and commercial banking, auto loans, and small business banking. Capital One completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services in 2025. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol COF.
McLean, VA 22102-3491
Richmond, VA 23285
What you need to know about Capital One
The company responds to most customer complaints in a satisfactory manner. We've had some recent problems with extra charges on Capital One cards for memberships our readers did not want. Capital One has also run some misleading ads in the past. This customer had clear proof that she didn’t make the purchase on her account, but Capital One still wouldn’t help her.
- Capital One’s customer service response times can vary depending on the method of contact, the volume of inquiries, and the nature of the issue.
- You can resolve a problem with Capital One with our insider guide or through our executive contacts.
- Here are our frequently asked questions about Capital One.
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How fast does Capital One respond?
Capital One generally responds to phone inquiries in 1 to 30 minutes.Availability: Bank customer service is available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time.
Capital One generally responds to inquiries in 1 to 5 business days.
Live chat is available through the Capital One Help Center and the mobile app.
Live chat with an agent is generally available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time.
Capital One is active on platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Customer service is handled through @AskCapitalOne on X and via direct message on Facebook and Instagram. Response times generally range from a few minutes to several hours depending on platform and inquiry complexity.
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Capital One customer service policies
Capital One loyalty program
Capital One does not operate a single account-wide loyalty program. Rewards are tied to individual credit card products. Venture cardholders earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase and 5X miles on eligible purchases through Capital One Travel and Capital One Entertainment, and miles can be transferred at a 1:1 ratio to more than a dozen airline and hotel partners. Other card families include Quicksilver (cash back), Savor (dining and entertainment cash back), and Spark (small business).
Frequently asked questions about Capital One
- For general inquiries, you can call (844) 348-8660. The line will route the call based on the caller's selection.
- If you have an existing Capital One credit card account and need assistance unrelated to fraud, call (800) 227-4825 or (844) 348-8660.
- Eno is Capital One’s digital assistant. You can send a message to Eno through the app or over text.
- Sign in to your online account.
- Select the card you want to close.
- Select the 'I Want To' menu and choose 'Close Account' under 'Control Your Card..
- Follow the prompts to close your credit card account.
- The merchant sends the funds to the credit card network.
- The credit card network routes the refund to Capital One.
- Capital One credits the refunded amount back to your credit card account.
- The time it takes for a refund to appear on your account varies. Some refunds show up immediately, while others may take a few days.
- Check the merchant’s return policies to estimate how long your refund might take.
- If your billing cycle ends during the refund processing, it will likely reflect on the following month’s credit card statement.
- Visit the merchant’s website to review the current refund policies.
- Gather necessary documents, such as the purchase receipt and confirmation number.
- You can request a refund online or via email to avoid waiting on hold.
- Visit the Capital One help center.
- Click on the blue chat circle at the bottom right of the page.
- You can chat with a representative 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time.
- You can also interact with Eno, Capital One’s digital assistant:
- Send a message to Eno through the Capital One app or over text.
- Eno can assist with various tasks, including answering questions and providing support.
- To update your address, email, or phone number, you can do so easily online:
- Sign in to your Capital One account on the website.
- Click on your name or profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Profile” to access and edit your contact information.
- If you have a Capital One branch account, please contact them by phone or visit the branch to update your contact details.
- If you want to change or remove an existing payment account associated with your Capital One account:
- Click on your profile picture.
- Select “Settings.”
- Choose the account you want to modify and follow the instructions
- For other changes related to your account, such as terms and conditions updates:
- Sign in to your account on the Capital One website.
- Click on the relevant account tile.
- Select “View Details” in the upper-left corner.
- Scroll down to “View Current Terms and Conditions” to learn more about any changes you might see
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