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Reviewed June 9, 2015
Apparently, Capital One is a lender of last resort so their ability to provide what others call customer service is untested. I was encouraged to use Capital One when purchasing a six-month old Buick. I deeply regret that advice and having taken it. It is impossible to reach anyone at their office. Their customer service is non-existent. They routinely make mistakes in entering payments and just as routinely blame them on others. Today, I decided to simply pay the loan off rather than having to ever talk with, or deal with them again. A total nightmare just trying to get a payoff amount and wire instructions. Finally sent a check via registered mail. I would rather deal with the government anytime. At least there exists some accountability. This is what happens when corporations are allowed to do anything, at all, unchecked. I say regulate these SOBs out of existence. They perform no social good whatsoever.
Reviewed June 8, 2015
Had this credit card since 2003, and with a good pay - Capital One which I must say I hate, suspended the card for being late a couple days. It's time to close this card and move on to a better bank.
Reviewed June 6, 2015
I have received a statement I owe 9,500 dollars. I have never opened an account and reported to Capital One immediately. I think the company is one big scam. This company should be blocked from doing business period. I have been victim of fraud and they asked me if an employee could have possibly set up a card in my name. Very suspicious. Doesn't matter because it's fraud either way.
Reviewed June 4, 2015
Received a call from the fraud department at Capital One in May 2015. Responded to the call on my voicemail and was told about suspected fraud. I was asked to fax or mail in my driver's license, social security card and most recent utility bill. Everything was faxed to them on the same day. I called them back a few days later, and was told that they never received them. Confirmed the fax number was right, and faxed it to them again six more times during the month of May. Was again told that it was never received. Documents were mailed on May 23rd 2015 and faxed two more times. Recently called again on June 4, 2015, and was told nothing has been received. I am at a loss on what to do now. I was not given a reason why they suspect fraud, either from me or someone trying to obtain a card in my name.
Reviewed May 31, 2015
In a matter of a week there were false charges on my card adding up to over 1000!!! ** was absolutely amazing and helpful and got those charges taken off and a new card number within two days. It was really amazing. Also another woman had helped me recently on Capital One and I wish I remembered her name but she was super amazing too. I will never leave Capital One. They really truly do an incredible job in customer service. The cherry on top which was super above and beyond? ** sent me a Macy's gift card with a handwritten note congratulating me on my recent marriage and on our baby twins on the way. Thank you so much ** and Capital One for being so incredible. You have a customer for life. :) :) :)
Reviewed May 31, 2015
I'm 21. No credit history besides paying my phone bill every month. In March 2015 I got an offer in the mail from Capital One for their Platinum credit card. After talking it over with my dad and getting the OK from him I went online and completed the application via the invitation number sent with my offer. A week later I received the card in the mail. Ecstatic about being able to buy groceries between paychecks I went to the store and bought a week's worth of groceries. Paid it off when I got paid at the end of the week. In my second week of having the card I went to Best Buy looking to invest in a pair of wireless earbuds, preferably the PowerBeats2 by Dr. Dre since a friend of mine let me use hers and I liked how hers worked. I was not satisfied with the ear buds and returned them THE NEXT DAY. The woman at BB customer service told me the return was successful and I would get the money back on the card.
That same evening I purchased a much cheaper pair of ear buds from Amazon that I absolutely love. That was all within the first 2 weeks of having the card. I look at my Cap. One account via their app and see that there is a hold on my account and to call the customer service number. I call it and they tell me there is "fraudulent activity" on my account and they have to put a "fraud hold" on it. They then tell me that to verify my identity that I need to send them my social security number, my driver's license, and a bank statement for proof of residence. So I do. They call me back and tell me they can't find my account number on my bank statement even after I repeatedly told the lady where it is on the paper. And I'm even telling her what the number is and all she can tell me is that I have to send the statement again.
So about a week later I send it again this time with the account number circled. They call back some days later and tell me they have to call my bank and verify my bank account. Banks don't verify third party phone calls so they can't get that info from my bank. So once again they can't verify my bank statement. All on the side of this no one has told me that I can still make payments on my frozen account so they're charging me interest and late fees on top of what I already owe. With the knowledge that I can still make payments I give it a try, paying the minimum amount to see if it would go through. The balance reduces and it looks like it's working until I get an email saying my payment was returned by my bank because my bank account is invalid.
At this point I don't even know what's going on anymore. I can't make payments because they can't verify my bank account but they're STILL charging me fees. My credit score has gone from 669 to 600 and 2 months later and none of the customer service reps can actually offer any good help. All of this because I made a return. This company is awful. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. They've done nothing but give me headaches and I will be jumping with joy when I finally rid them from my life!
Reviewed May 27, 2015
This started about 4 months ago. We get a phone call that we owe 7.63 on our card. I explained that we have not had a Capital One card since 2008. Also at that time we cancelled the card & it had a 0 balance. So how can we owe any money? No matter how many times I explain my problem to them they do nothing about it. My credit rating is 833. So I got fed up & lost my cool the other day when they told me we are on a recorded line and I stated, "Record this. ** you." This is the worst credit card company in the world.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
Statement sent in the mail had a graph on it that showed I had 150 late days until my account would be closed. I paid account in full way before that. 122 days. Online account showed my full credit limit was available for use after payment was made. My card didn't work so I contacted them and they say my account was frozen so I only had 120 days to pay so they closed account. Remind you it was 122 days and 6 days before Christmas. Meanwhile during the time I was late I got no letter stating I had a frozen account no notice on my online account of this either. If anything ONLINE ACCOUNT SHOWED FULL CREDIT LIMIT WAS AVAILABLE WHEN PAYMENT WAS MADE!!! So here's my problem. On my credit report they put it as a negative account and status states "account paid in full/closed at consumers request". I dispute this based off of the inaccuracies and lies and nothing gets done and I get screwed.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
Capital One Auto Finance - they cancel email contact so you cannot contact them to make payments or inform them of your situation. They demand your phone number but do not contact you for follow up when they need something from you. Capital One Auto Finance did not provide for me accurate details on numerous occasions for how I can keep my vehicle and so it was not repossessed. When you call the number to make payment arrangements their phones do not work - it says unavailable, call back.
I called at least 20 times. I was faithful in calling over and over to contact Capital One to let them know when I would make a payment. 2 days prior to my repossession, I told them I would be getting paid. They repossessed my car. I called in a panic to make arrangements but was not told the honest truth. I was told I had to have 3,200 dollars rather than 1,300. I was not told this until my car was ready for auction. When I went to get my personal belongings, my car had been broken into.
Capital One did not give a key and I did not provide one. The man at the lot told me that they had broken into my vehicle. The man also told me at the repossession lot that Capitol One will do anything to get more money from you. When I was at the lot, I watched the man go and pick my car up with a fork lift. I will provide the photos. I could hear my car snapping and bouncing as he drove very fast, damaging the suspension of my car. There were many vehicles on the lot and the consumers have no idea when they come to get their vehicle the damages occurring from being lifted with a fork lift. The men at the lot had pants showing their buttocks cracks. This is the quality of people Capital One allows to repossess, to break into, cause damages and use a fork lift to lift.
Consumers need to know about this large company Capital One Auto Finance and what they are doing behind the scenes. The office of the president has contacted me, but as of one week, all they are doing is spinning their wheels and telling me I can pay the same amount to get my vehicle back - neglecting to remember my car now has damages from being lifted with a forklift and Lord knows what happened when they picked it up. Please make consumers aware that are using Capital One Auto Finance. Something needs to be done.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
Sad that every Monday holidays I get paid my direct deposit is not available or posted because it's a holiday too to Capital One 360. I thought the convenience of having a direct deposit would mean that no matter what, my funds from my employers will be available at least the day before not after! I have called around and found out that Chase and all other Credit Union have their direct deposit funds available the day before. So if Monday is pay day and it's a Holiday the direct deposit is posted on a Friday which it's so much nice and should be the way it is! I wish Capital One would do the same!
Reviewed May 24, 2015
I called about a month ago to cancel my credit card after it had been paid off. I then received a monthly service fee bill in the mail. I call to inquire, and this representative tells me that the previous representative failed to shut off my credit card! I was on the first call for 15 minutes and he didn't even do the job! The current representative stated that he would assist in filing a complaint against this representative but I can't be sure if that happened or not. I was assured this time I should be receiving something in the mail to confirm. I requested email as well but they stated they could not provide that. Terrible, terrible service. Do not use this company.
Reviewed May 22, 2015
I sent a wire funds transfer on May 12th to Cuban & Global Travel, Inc. I received a call two days later asking about that company and its relation with Cuban government. I explained they are in Miami and their bank (TD Bank doesn't have to do with Castro). Anyway, they say they have to investigate. My money was frozen, nobody received my money and it has been more than 10 days. I haven't received any other answer from them. Of course, I cancelled the transaction but they haven't return my money to my account neither. So, nobody knows where my money is. Is that fair? Ok, I am looking for a lawyer to start a demand against them.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
In the mail yesterday I received a notice from a lawyer that my wages were going to be garnished because I owe Capital One $1000. I contacted the attorney and was told that I signed up for the credit card in 2005 and never made any payments on it. I was also told in 2009 I was given a subpoena to show up in court to dispute these charges. They said that I was served and I signed for the subpoena. Thing is, I have not had a credit card since 2002. When I got divorced I paid off all my credit cards and got rid of them. Nobody can show me a paper with my signature on it that I applied for a Capital One credit card and the address they supposedly serve me at I had not lived at for 4 years before they said they served me.
I have checked the court records and I cannot see anywhere where there was a hearing involving me at all at that time. The attorney I talked to yesterday said that it would cost me over $2,500 to hire an attorney to fight this site, was much better off just paying $1000. I'm just curious if anybody else has had these problems with Capital One in the past and what they did to resolve them.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
I have been informed after trying to login to my account that after a month my account has been cancelled. No reason. Just after a review they are withdrawing my credit facility. I am to make payment until the account is zero then destroy the card.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
My checks are return so they can charge a late fee. Three checks were send from my bank and return by capital one. I spoke to customer service manager and was given a wrong address and a wrong acct. #. Looked up corp and found they are locate outside the u.s. and the phone # is locate overseas. If you call they charge money just to complain.
Reviewed May 16, 2015
About five days ago my Credit Card was blocked due to what they said was Fraudulent activity on my account. I called and they said, "OK. It's been lifted. You can use the account." I used the account and was denied. I called again. I was told that they cleared everything but that I would have to wait 24 hours to use the card. I did this and called them before I used the card the next day and was told I could use the card, it was clear. I again was declined. I was then told that I could not speak to anyone in the fraud Department that another person who was out until Monday would handle my case.
I then went to the Capital One Bank and they also called Fraud and was told the same thing. I have to wait until Monday to call about my card. I asked what was going on and the man there said he has never see this happen before. He apologized and told me he wished he could help me but apparently this "ONE" person was handling the case with a TEAM of people. I was not only made to feel that I was a crook or that I did fraudulent things on my account which I haven't... I use my card and I pay off the balance... I then was lead to believe that I could go and use the card and was stopped on a Friday Night from being able to use it. I had to drive my car for miles to find a Capital One Bank and still wasn't helped. Stay away from Capital One.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
FRAUD CHARGES $100. No one does anything there. They say "yes sir, will investigate" then keep charging you. When they do call you they leave you a 7 digit number and you call back, no one answers or its busy. TOTAL scam. I called Costco and they reassured me that they have received numerous complaints. Cotsco tried to save $ by using Capital One when they had the best AMEX but now they have two black eyes and I'm sure they're getting inundated with calls. More importantly they have lost my trust. So all in all had they stayed with AMEX their business would be running smoother with happy clients as I was.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
The Capital One Venture card boasts the possibility of earning 40,000 bonus miles if you spend $3000 within the first 3 months after approval. I quickly signed up, thinking I could easily spend $1000 a month in order to get the 40,000 miles. They approved me, and told me I would be receiving the card within 7-10 business days. It has been more than 2 weeks, and when I called to ask why I haven't received it, the voice on the other end just apologized and answered that he didn't know. He would send it immediately and that I should be receiving it within 7-10 business days!
My 3 month window to spend $3,000 is more likely going to be reduced to 2 months. That is, if I receive the card within the 10 days that they have once again promised to send immediately. I consider it poor business practice to say to people that they have 3 months to spend money, when in fact it is not 3 months.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
So. About a month ago I moved out of my apartment. I'm staying with family and I'm looking for a new job so took out a mailbox in my old neighborhood until I find a new place. It isn't very close to where I'm staying or my job, but I go to that area and plan to move back that way when I'm ready. I changed the address in my various accounts right after I had moved. About three weeks ago, I tried to get a cash advance from my credit card but it wasn't accepting my pin. I've had that pin for ages so I found that curious but didn't think much of it.
A few days later and the day before my last payday I got an email from Capital One 360 saying they detected fraudulent activity, will be sending me a new debit card, and will deactivate my current card. OK, fine. So in order to be able to spend my own money after I get paid, I submitted a payment to my credit card (also Capital One) via online Bill Pay. During this process, I checked that I have changed my address on both my checking account and my credit card account.
I did this early in the morning and then went to work. I checked my accounts and couldn't really find any evidence that I had submitted any sort of payment. I went into my Credit Card account and found no evidence there either. So while I was in my credit card account I initiated a payment there. It showed up as a pending payment. I got an email confirmation stating that I had initiated an external transfer. Later that night, the money was out of my checking account and the next morning it was posted to my credit card. Easy!
That same morning before leaving for my day plans I made sure to set/change my pin number so I could take out cash if I needed. I then used the card to pay for a coffee, a package of candy at the drugstore, a comic book, a facial, and then dinner. Of course lunch ended up being at a cash-only place so I went to the ATM and my PIN was rejected again. I tried again three times. No dice. I humbly asked my friend to cover lunch deciding to deal with this later.
That evening I went to Target to buy a few houseware on my way home and was stopped at checkout saying my card was declined. I knew I hadn't yet reached my limit so I pulled out my phone to check my balance. I had gotten a text from Capital One saying they detected fraudulent activity and told me to confirm that it was me who was trying to make a purchase at Target. I responded via text that it was indeed me. The automated system lifted the hold and I was able to make my purchase.
Monday comes around and I see that the first payment I tried to make was debited from my checking account after all. So two identical payments were now made in the amount of $200.77. I went into my credit card account and saw that it hadn't posted, and saw that that first payment wasn't going to post for 2 more days. I thought I would call to see if I could stop that payment so I called from my work phone. I chose not to call from my cellphone (which is the number I have on my accounts) because I have an iPhone (which isn't great for phone calls) and I work in a large old converted warehouse building, and my desk is near the middle of the floor, so I don't get very good cell signal from my desk.
I didn't think this was going to be a problem until they asked if they could call me on my cellphone to continue the conversation for security reasons. I asked if they could call to confirm it's me and then proceed on the landline and he said no. He asked me to go to a place where there is better signal but that would mean going near my coworker's desks and I don't like airing my business in front of everyone. He asked me to go outside and I explained that I'm on the 7th floor so it would take awhile.
Additionally I work under a bridge overpass with a regularly running subway route which makes a lot of noise, plus there is construction all around me for blocks, with jackhammers and bulldozers, which also makes a ton of noise, and that I have a hard time hearing with my cellphone as it is, plus my phone is kind of old and cuts out a lot. I pleaded with him to just let us conduct the call on the landline and he kept saying, "We take security extremely seriously here. And I also see that there had been fraud detected on your credit card and I have to verify your purchases. I can't do this until I call you on the phone number you have on your account." Whatever. I ask him to give me 20 minutes to get outside. In the meantime sure enough my account was SUDDENLY put on hold again for fraud. It was not in this state when I started the call it happened in the 5 or so minutes that I was on the phone with this guy.
OK fine. I go outside with my crappy old phone, wait for that call, have to yell over the noise of construction, and have to stop the guy from talking for about 2 out of every 5 minutes while the subway passes overhead. He gives me a long spiel about fraudulent activity and then lists every one of the places I had gone two days earlier. "Yep, that's where I bought Red Vines. Blind Barber has delicious Iced Coffee, that was me. Does it say Desert Island Comic Books? Yeah, I bought a book, is that okay? Am I allowed to do that? Then I went to Spa Sundara to get a facial, exactly. I wanted to treat myself. Then I ate dumplings. They were only okay. Yep, and I bought a pillow and blanket at Target. Yeah, my old pillow was feeling a little flat and the blanket was on sale. Sounds like I had an amazing day, huh? Yeah, that was all me."
Then they tell me, "oh, but someone tried to take cash out of an ATM but had the wrong PIN. FOUR TIMES!" "YEAH, THAT WAS ME TOO! Except that I had set my PIN that morning and it should have worked." Ooh, well, you can't SET your pin over the phone. You can only RESET your pin." (That makes no sense, guy). "Capital One takes Security very seriously." (Clearly). "Do you want me to set your pin for you now? I can do that over the phone."
"OKAY Mr. Security. You want me to give my pin number over a cellphone on a sidewalk crowded with strangers where I have to yell over noise because you're too concerned with security to conduct this conversation in the privacy of my own office on a landline? What insane logic does any of this follow? I'll deal with the pin later. What I was calling about is the payment in the amount of $200.77 which appears to have posted twice, and I want to see about canceling one of the payments."
This story is already too long... but spoiler alert: the fact that I'm talking about 2 identical but separate payments means that all manner of confusion occurred. For days. This phone conversation I described above with the noise and the PIN and the fraud protection happened on May 4th. I was told it was going to take 5-7 business days to clear. I asked how this happened, as I made this payment online and it should have only taken a day or two. They're both Capital One entities, after all. They told me I would have to "Be patient, it'll work itself out."
That same day, I looked and saw that my debit card (they one they said they were replacing and canceling) was actually never cancelled. What??? So I called Capital One 360 and asked them if we could clear up what the fraudulent activity was that caused them to send a new card and an email that said they were canceling my current card (and creating what will end up being an epic domino effect). THEY WOULDN'T TALK TO ME ABOUT IT. I don't know if they didn't know or what, but no one EVER got to the bottom of that with me.
This! From a company that already said MULTIPLE TIMES that security was of the utmost importance. So, as long as I had them on the phone, I asked them about that payment that had been debited. He explained that it was a paper payment and would take 5-7 days. I said, "Yes, I know this, but why is it a paper payment?" Their explanation was that, "Online Bill Pay ALWAYS makes paper checks to the billers. It is a third party, so the payments tend to take longer." This doesn't seem right to me, because I'd been using it for awhile and never had problems before. I asked them if I could cancel that payment and he said he couldn't and that it would take 5-7 days to clear. This had already taken up most of my afternoon, and I couldn't deal with it anymore, so I decided to just let this all work out. My debit card was working, I got out cash, I was going to wait and see, like they said.
Except that someone from credit cards called me to follow up. OK. I asked to reset my pin, and she said it was already set to what I wanted. OK so why didn't it work, which triggered fraud protection? She had no answers. She asked if I was willing to go to an ATM to try it again. I actually wasn't. I told her if we can fix this now, we can fix it. But I've already spent too much time and energy on this and I'm not going out of my way anymore. She understood. Her name is **. She was actually very nice and very helpful. I asked her about the paper payment, she couldn't see anything about it. I finally had found the notes on that transaction, and told her the notes now say it was supposed to arrive by 4/6, and it was past that date. She said sometimes things get delayed, but transferred me to management at capital one 360.
So the manager she transferred me to started looking into this and then the call was dropped. No one called me back. Frustration. I don't want to call them back. That night, I was poking around on Sephora, filled a cart with about $100 of product, and then checked the card number. I wasn't going to purchase the products right then, I was just filling a cart. I hadn't event hit the purchase button, but this somehow showed up on my checking account balance immediately. I looked at the Sephora app and it said "payment declined". What? I looked and noticed that the billing address hadn't yet been updated (remember, I recently moved).
I fixed it and it went ahead and charged again. Or attempted and declined again. It was late at night. It is a weird thing I do late at night, looking at stuff but not buying it. But it was weird that this was happening. I looked at the app again the next day, no order had been made and everything was still in the cart. I called Sephora and they said 2 attempts had been made to purchase, but didn't go through. I told her I wasn't trying to buy anything. I was just browsing and filling a cart. She fixed something on her end and said that sometimes when payment methods are updated, the bank holds onto a purchase amount until they know it will clear.
She offered to stay on the line while I called to straighten this out with the bank in order to push this faster, but I was at work and said I would have to call later. When I did call the bank, I explained everything, and said the vendor had already canceled this on their end. The guy on the phone said it would take 5-7 business days to clear. I asked if it would help if I conferenced in Sephora, and he said, "No, this will take 5-7 days to clear, no exceptions. You just have to be patient." Why do the simplest things take 5-7 business days at Capital One?
Okay, so another spoiler alert is that this eventually cleared itself out 5 days later. But that's 5 days of $200 of my money just hanging out in the ether because no one at Capital One is able to just fix things. They only tell you 5-7 business days, be patient. Meanwhile that original $200 payment to my credit card was just hanging out with the other $200 accident somewhere in money purgatory. I am not in a position where I can just have $400 out there somewhere where I can't touch it for 5-7 business days. Every time I talked to a customer service agent, or when one calls me to follow up, I ask them if they want the check number or the confirmation number to look into it further, and I'm always told that it isn't necessary, and to be patient.
What is the point of giving an identifying number to a check that I didn't want written in my name in the first place? So finally yesterday, it had been 7 days so I called the credit card and asked them if they had it. Nope. I asked if they want the check number. "Not necessary. It’s not here. You're going to have to be patient." I called 360, and was told that's just how long it takes. I asked if they wanted the check number and the confirmation number, and she said, "That's not necessary but let me put you on hold." She put me on hold for awhile and came back and told me, "OK, so it looks like you entered the address (and she gave the address of my mailbox) and that's why it generated a check, and that's why it's taking so long."
FINALLY! Someone had something to say other than for me to shut up and be patient. It finally makes some sense now. We looked at the system while we were on the phone with each other and I realized that when I was setting up that payment, I probably put in my address thinking that I was changing my contact information. So that check actually was not sent to my credit card at all, but was in my PO box, which I rarely check bc I set up everything to be paperless. I tend to work long hours and was busy for the next week and won't be able to go back for awhile.
I asked if we could cancel this payment to get the money back into my account. They tell me my options are: $25 stop payment fee and have the money back in my account in 3 business days, or go get the check, mail it to their facility in North Carolina and have it back in my account in 4 business days. I ask if they can just cancel it, no fee, funds recouped in 2 business days, we forget this ever happened. "Sorry, we can't do that."
"So let me get this straight: I accidentally, using your confusing online bill pay system, write a check from one of my own Capital One accounts to another of my own Capital One accounts, and the money is debited from my account the following business day. I try to get to the bottom of this for 7 business days, and not one person will look into this further with the Check number and Confirmation number. Had someone looked at that 7 business days ago, we could have solved this when I had time to go pick up this check and drop it in the mail and wait 4 business days to fix it."
"But now that I'm busy for the next 7 days, I have to wait until May 27th to have access to funds that was debited accidentally from my account on May 4th. If I want this to happen faster, I have to pay $25. To stop payment from me to me, you are going to charge me $25 to release the funds in 3 business days. Even if I had this magical check in my hands, it would be free to clear it in 4 business days, but $25 to clear it in 3. This is what you're telling me."
His oh-so-eloquent answer? "Well, what's more important to you, $25 or $200?" What kind of person asks that of someone who is clearly distressed? I was at a complete loss of words and just kind of sat there dumbfounded that an actual adult human would ask that of a customer he is supposed to be trying to help. And after some time passes, I realize that he is just sitting there silent, not saying anything. Just waiting for me to get off the phone.
This is a manager I was speaking to. I was already 90 minutes into this day's conversation, the majority of which was spent on hold. This is after I had talked to about a dozen people between May 4th and May 12th, and had repeated my story about that many times. This is after I begged everyone to please just look at the check, and every single person refused, and not one person apologized for not looking. This is after so many issues that came up all within the span of a couple of weeks. I have been with Capital One for a few years with very little incident, and every time I'd called in the past, I had been greeted with good, helpful, fast service.
I wasn't sure exactly how to express my extreme disappointment at their inability to provide solutions, but I was ending the call and asked the guy's name and title. "My name is ** and I'm in 360 Sales." I asked him, "Have I not been talking to Customer Service?" **: "No, there is no Customer Service department. Our Sales force handles all incoming calls." GAAAAAAAAAAH! This explains so much. HEY CAPITAL ONE! SALES IS NOT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Reviewed May 14, 2015
A real runaround by untrained, incompetent employees. Tried to file a complaint against one by going thru their McClain Escalation department. Got nowhere. Their routing on their checks is the same as ING Direct but they claim no connection. You cannot even find out if a customer has sufficient funds for checks written from the bank. One person spoke over me and when I asked that he listen, he hung up on me. Called back and he said he wanted to teach me about how he does customer service then he went on about how Toyota does business. This guy was pathological and claimed he was in charge. Asked for a supervisor and told to try another day.
Reviewed May 12, 2015
I was sent a renewal card with a completely different account number. I called and asked if I could have my old number instead since I do not want to go through all my accounts and records (including payments) and change them for each one. I was told I cannot do this and that Capital One does not have any easy way to "blanket" change over to new number. Will be canceling my card after I transfer all my recurring payments to another card. (Thanks, Capital One, your unilateral customer-unfriendly policy, has now incentivized me to drop you as a provider, since I will have to do that transfer work anyway with the new number you sent me without consulting me or even notifying me in advance.) Corporations are just getting worse. I think I will apply at a credit union or find some kind of socially conscious card to deal with. These businesses shouldn't even call themselves business. They're milking operations.
Reviewed May 8, 2015
I called Capital One today due to me being charged for a product. The representative I talked to was named **. He was very kind and called the company that was charging me. He was asking questions with the intention for me to get a refund back and was successful. I truly would have not received a refund without his help!
Reviewed May 8, 2015
After paying my balance in full well before the billing cycle ended, I was charged 24.00 in interest! I called Capital One and spoke to a very rude customer service rep who told me that "interest is charged on the previous months balance even if it is paid in full!" I asked if I would be charged interest on the 24.00 interest charge and guess what? He said "yes but it would be a minuscule amount." When would it end? Needless to say that conversation ended and I spoke to a very nice rep named **. She credited my account the 24.00.
Reviewed May 6, 2015
I have had a Capital One awards card for several years. Today I cashed in my 63,000 points and closed the card. My reason for doing this is that you can't count on it being available to use. I have had too many instances of the card being suspended for use because of suspicious activity at inconvenient times.
Reviewed May 6, 2015
I have been banking with Capital One for the last two years. I have decided to close my account since every time I need something done, I need to speak to different people at different branches because no one takes the blame when things don't get done. So far, no one has gone the extra mile to get things done. The only thing they are good at is taking one's money. Their unprofessionalism is in every single branch is palpable and I will NEVER bank there again. Of course, I will also let my friends/colleagues/neighbors know about my (always bad and frustrating) experience.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I've had a Capital One credit card for more than 9 years. Everything worked well and they provided excellent customer service until I was on vacation in November 2014. They were going to send me a new card because they said my card was compromised in the Home Depot September 2014 data breach. They said I’d receive it soon, but they didn't tell me a specific date. They said they would not turn off my existing Capital One credit card until I activated the new card. I had numerous auto-billings on my credit card and I was going to be going on vacation in November, I told them, and I wanted to be sure the card I had would remain active. Capital One was the only credit card I had at the time.
While I was out of my home state in November, my card was deactivated. I tried to use the card and it was denied. I had to call the Fraud Unit. I called the Fraud Unit, and was told my card was deactivated because they’d sent me another card. I told them I’d gone online to let them know my dates of vacation and I had not received the new credit card before I left on vacation. They sent me a new card in 2 days to the address of my friend I was staying with on vacation. The card worked for 1 day and then it was deactivated.
I had to call the Fraud Unit again. They wanted me to prove I was who I told them I was. I answered all their security questions correctly, but they wanted several items of ID for me to prove I was who I am. Being on vacation, I did not have several proof of identity items with me. I was furious. It was very inconvenient not having a credit card for the remainder of my vacation, and it certainly seemed senseless to me. There were no items showing up on my credit card transactions that I did not make, yet they insisted there was a reason they were concerned but they wouldn’t tell me why.
When I got home, I scanned and sent them copies of my US passport, my US passport card, my SSN, my driving license, my voter registration card and they wanted a utility bill so I sent them one of those also. I heard nothing back from them. My card continued to be restricted. They sent me an online message that I needed to call the Fraud unit again. Wait, why do I have to call them? I sent them everything they wanted and they have all my phone numbers. I applied to several other credit cards in the interim and had received the other credit cards. I am never again going to rely on just one credit card company in my life. One of the new cards is Barclaycard, which has better travel rewards and one of the new chips so it should be also be less likely to be hacked.
It is now May 2015 and I have never heard anything from Capital One. Since the card was restricted, I could not use the travel eraser to cover the November vacation travel I had done. I finally decided I needed to call their Fraud unit as my card would be in limbo forever if I did not. So I called and they said yes, they received all of the ID information I sent them last fall. Yet they wanted to call one of my utility companies to verify my address. OMG. They had 6 months and they hadn’t done all their checking yet? I was told they would call the utility company that day.
I called them back the next day and they said my address didn’t match my credit card address. I said they had received my residence address from the credit card company and I use a UPS mailing address (like a PO Box). It’s the mailing address I’ve used on my Capital One credit card the entire time I’ve had the card. It’s the address on my driving license I sent them. I told the Fraud Unit to call the utility company back again and ask for both the residence address and the mailing address. The Fraud Unit idiot did that and the next day when I called the Fraud Unit back yet again, they said both addresses were verified.
Now Capital One wanted me to scan my utility bill to them. What? They just talked to the utility company and said everything was verified. And now they want me to scan one of the statements to them? OMG yet again. But I did it because I want to get this card activated again so I can use my travel rewards as I have a LOT of rewards and want to get what I can out of this card.
So several days later, my card is still restricted and I guess I’m going to have to call the Fraud Unit yet again. I’m hoping to be able to use my rewards and to never use this card again for any other reason. My credit score is 830, which is excellent. I have never had any problem with any previous credit card ever and I use the same mailing address for all my mail. I’ve lived at my current residence for 9 years, and have had the same mailing address and the same residence address during that entire time.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
Capital One is only out to destroy people. They have put a freeze on my account! ALSO MY ACCOUNT HAS MY PENSION CHECK! This customer has the only thing in mind to do is cause harm to people who do the correct things in life! I find out that my account is frozen after I attempt to purchase groceries and was denied to do so since they went and froze my account. I have to find out by calling the bank to find out what the problem was! This Capital One and their attorneys should be ashamed of themselves. Prior to going to the grocery store I paid two bills which now will be returned with additional fees which I feel that Capital One and the Attorneys should be required to pay! I do wonder if these people truly can live with themselves for their actions. They have cause so much harm to many people! I not going to judge them since God will Judge each and everyone of them!
They have only one thing in mind and that is to destroy people and totally degrade people. They do not care about people whatsoever - they just rather hurt people! WAY TO GO CAPITAL ONE. YOU HAVE CAUSED HARM TO ANOTHER FAMILY!!! MAY GOD JUDGE YOU TO THE FULLEST!
Reviewed April 29, 2015
I was calling 866-750-0873 from work at 9:45 AM ET on 4/29/2015 to request unlocking my online account which was locked not from incorrect login attempt. Over the phone, the first operator was asking questions standard verification. I was asking for the card security code and told her that I left it home. I insisted her to make further verification so that I can sign in to pay my balance. She had me on hold and transfer to another female operator who was giving all kind of garbage with all kind of background noise. I told her to speed up what she needs to say and go to the point so that I can get back to work. She intended to put me on hold; I waited for 10+ minutes and gave up.
I redialed at 10:18 AM ET on 4/29/2015 and got assistance from a male operator with Indian type of accent. He was polite and courteous. After the verification, he had my online account unlocked in 30 seconds. He's also explained the reason my account has been unlocked. He offered a temp password but I asked to keep my current one since I didn't login incorrectly. It was always frustrated for me to call Capital One Support. I'm going to take care of the balance and close the account.
Reviewed April 28, 2015
When I received the Credit Card I called to activate the Card. I was notified there was an issue with my account and that I need to send a copy of My Social Security Card, a copy of my Drivers License and a copy of my Utility Bill. What? I'm just trying to activate my Card. My Credit Score is above 800 and you mailed me the cards. If there's an issue why did you mail me the cards. I feel you folks have some security issues and I no longer want anything to do with Capital One. So Cancel my request for cards I received. I do not want to activate them. Its not worth the questionable hassle to me if this request is Legit and not a Scam.
Reviewed April 25, 2015
I had an account with ING Direct since 2006. Ever since Capital One took over it has been a cluster of epic proportions. Since the switch, the online banking has never worked in full. Some days, like today, I can't access my accounts to transfer money between them - and it's been like this for days. I have a Sharebuilder account and the "instant transfer" function worked once in all the times I've logged in to try. I had to make several phone calls when I made Sharebuilder transfers the first time because they said I used a regular transfer - rather than an "instant transfer", which is some special unicorn at Capital One (something my little credit union seem to have no problems with).
A regular transfer through Capital one takes *2-3 business days*, which is insane. With our current technology, it's so painfully obvious that they're just raking in the interest. They bought the ING accounts, they have people stuck, so they don't care. I'm in the process of moving everything and I will be closing the Capital One and Sharebuilder accounts.
Reviewed April 24, 2015
The customer service was not very reliable. There was several days in row that I had to come in to speak with the bank's manager but the manager's refusal to sit down and speak with me made me very angry at Capital One Bank.
Reviewed April 23, 2015
So they keep emailing offers so I email them saying this email does not belong to my granny who just died a few weeks ago. They email back saying they can't do anything and I have to go through this whole process. Stupid morons. The email belongs to me not my grandmother. They didn't even offer condolences. I am pressing charges of harassment now because in the State of Florida it is harassment once you email text or any form warn the party to stop communication. If they email, call, text any form of communication even one time after then it's criminal harassment. What idiots. No respect for my granny who just passed away. I am horrified.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
I've been happy with my card (Secured). Trying to repair my credit, I pay my as soon as the bill arrives. However, Capital One has not reported to the credit bureaus my last 2 payments, soon to be 3. Don't know what to do. Any ideas?
Reviewed April 21, 2015
On April 20 all my credit cards I restricted due to that notice.
Reviewed April 20, 2015
Capital One Bank did not record my credit card payment received before due date, whose receipt was confirmed by banking institution. I called the Capital One Bank when I found their error (failure to record my payment). I had to spend almost an hour speaking to three service reps, resulting in no resolution. I referred to the check I issued, which clearly showed the receipt date by Capital One, which was confirmed by my own banking institution during our 3-way conference call (myself, Capital One Bank and my banking institution).
Yet, Capital One Bank refused to correct the error on the spot citing their internal payment investigation procedures. They had the nerve to request me to fax photocopy of the check, which they said they need to further their investigation. It has been ten days since I called the bank and have not heard from them yet. I have dealt with bad customer services, but they are the worst numero uno! I have filed my complaint with California Attorney General, and will continue filing my complaint with other government agencies.
Reviewed April 20, 2015
Complaint files with Cap One. I usually do not use their online bill pay but did in this case. I double checked it but for some reason - the funds that were to go to another banking account - stayed within the Cap One system. I thought banks were done playing such games.
I am really upset that I paid a bill by mistake from my checking account to my Cap One Credit card for $7000.00. I called on Saturday to get it reversed and I was told it would take EIGHT days to be processed? How does the funds come OUT immediately but it takes EIGHT days to go back to the original account? I am now going to be charged $45 for interest on the loan that I originally was to pay. Will you pay me back the interest you are incurring on my money that is floating between accounts somewhere? I will be reporting this to the FTC and social media. I thought the banks were done playing around with transactions that benefits their bottom line? Please explain.
Reviewed April 18, 2015
About a year ago, maybe more, I had a Capital One charge on my credit bill that I did not understand. I wrote back for them to explain what that charge was. I got no response. The next bill had the same charge with added penalty for that. I responded with the same question, and told them if I got no explanation I would not longer read the bills. I did read a few to see if there was any response to my question, but I got none but big extra charges for being late. One I marked out my address and returned the bill. From now on they will be trashed without opening unless I see a letter that appears to not include any bill (I destroyed the credit card long ago). If they can explain that charge and I recognize it, I will pay only that original amount, never any penalties.
Updated on May 8, 2015: After I replied I found the Capital One response to my complaint, but then it was blocked from my sending another reply. What ** asked for: ** I may not return here because I am not used to this place. I will accept an e-mail response only if it comes from an address different from Capital One because that is blocked. Phone number ** can leave a message with return call number. I rarely answer this phone.
Reviewed April 16, 2015
I just want to inform other consumers that this is not the company to choose. Today I found out that I went over my credit limit by approximately $7 on my current bill because of interest charged by Capital One and that they have reported me to the credit bureau. The reason I went over my limit was because the interest rate charged to me was raised. Looking at the small print on my previous bill, it looks like I was in fact informed of this my 3-year promotional rate expired and I was informed one bill prior, in small print. When I missed that information and calculated the interest to be charged on my April bill, I miscalculated and as a result my bill went over the limit by less than $10. But I was reported to the credit bureau anyway. Doing business with Capital One has now harmed my credit rating and my future financial plans. It's done me much more harm than good.
Reviewed April 14, 2015
Here is the situation from the start. I have a Capital One Journey card which I have been using it for the past 5 months. I have a credit limit of $300 and an interest rate which is messed up. So I have decided to speak to the customer care and get my credit limit increased or get a lower interest rate. The customer care representative was very unhelpful saying we cannot do either. He however said that I was enrolled in the "credit steps" program, meaning my credit limit will automatically increased upon 6 months of regular payments, to get this, $350. Hardly unable to contain the excitement, I asked if I could get another credit card which does not have so many overwhelming benefits, he said I could get another card and close this account.
I took his suggestion and applied for a QuickSilver card, and was approved. The message online said, "Congratulations! You're approved for a new QuickSilver One Credit Card for $750". I thought to myself that my credit limit has more than doubled and I have 1.5% cash back on all my purchases which is pretty neat. On 04/13/2015 I received my card and on the letter accompanying the card, it said that my credit limit was $500. I once again got online and was chatting with another CSR who said that, that limit you were shown will be available to you after 6 months of regular payments (the Credit Steps program again). Unsatisfied I asked him if I could speak to someone who could resolve this for me. He gave me a number which redirected me to an account specialist.
After 15 minutes on the call and taking countless details, the account specialist said, since you were sent in the letter as $500 and we have the same amount here in the system, your credit limit is $500. I protested that this wasn't fair, and I was told that since you cannot provide proofs that you were shown $750, we cannot help you. Was I supposed to take a screenshot when I was shown the Congratulations message? What do they expect?! So yes, if you have a choice, go for any other Credit Card. Their service is messed up and they do not want to help customers, bunch of lunatics!
Reviewed April 11, 2015
I got a Capital One credit card about 15 years ago with a 10% and a $6 dollar monthly fee to keep the interest rate low, but the interest rate was gradually increased to a whopping 23% without being late a single month. Do not use this greedy company! They are a rip-off!
Reviewed April 10, 2015
I took my fiancee out for her birthday and decided to get her something that she always wanted. The store credit card machine wasn't working; try to use the atm. Found out that Capital One close my credit card for the day. I called and they inform me they can't do anything, I have to wait till midnight. It was so humiliating that I couldn't get my fiancee her gift. Now I know that they are useless. How can I not unlock my card if I call and give proof that I am the owner?
Reviewed April 6, 2015
When I attempted to buy a gift card in Baltimore, my purchase was declined 4 times. Upon calling Capital One I was given the reason for the purchase being declined. It was because I used my card in Virginia the previous day when I rented a car and then used it in another state, Maryland, the following day which is inconsistent with my past purchase history. When I was able to verify my card was not compromised, I was told the card would be reactivated.
However, 4 hours later trying to make that gift card purchase once again at the same store chain but another location, once again the purchase was declined. This time the card was locked and nothing could be done because "management" does not work the weekend. This left me without the ability to use the credit card while on vacation. To make matters worse, when I returned home on Monday, I was informed by Capital One that I needed to file a fraud report, which I politely declined because doing so would be fraud committed by me for filing a false report. The card was only attempted to be used the times when I attempted to buy the gift card and at no other time. Now I understand why 1 out of 5 complaints filed regarding credit cards is regarding Capital One. Never again will I permit Capital One to ruin my vacation.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
Capital One bought out my Discover Card. After one hour on the phone trying to link the accounts, I was denied. Called Capital One and after talking to 5 people no results: "pay me by phone", even though my account has always been paid online. What the hell? So, I guess they don't want my payment. Who has time to sit on the phone for 1/2 hour trying to pay a bill? Not fair. I will close my Capital One Accounts. Who needs customer service like this? Then they tell me if I don't pay it by phone. I will be charged a late fee. Nice Bank!
Reviewed April 3, 2015
I called Capital One credit card company to let them know that I was about to travel out of the country and wanted to use my credit card. They quickly noted the account and said I was all set. Then they transferred me to someone saying they needed to review my bank accounts as well. The bank representative told me I could "upgrade" my checking account to an interest bearing account for free and without changing my account number. He told me there would be a minimum balance but that the minimum only needed to be met on the statement end date.
I have had the interest account for about a year and a half now and just began seeing a $15 service fee on my account in February of this year. I called to ask why and was told that the account balance was below the minimum, but since this was the first time, they could waive the fee as a courtesy. I asked how long I had to get the account balance above the minimum to avoid being charged again and was told I had until the end of the month. I have direct deposit and so my account was above the minimum by the middle of the month and has remained above since then.
This month, I saw the fee again and called to ask why. This time I was told that if at any point in time during the statement period my account drops below the minimum I would be charged. I was outraged. I told the rep this is not what I agreed to and that I wanted to speak with a manager to review the call tapes and verify what I was told. I was not given the opportunity to hear the recording of the call, but the manager said I was told how the account works after she reviewed the tapes. Furthermore, I have been told that I can't change my account back to an account that doesn't charge a fee because that account type doesn't exist anymore. I now have to a branch and open another account, with a new account number, to avoid continued fees.
I believe my experience demonstrates that Capital One engaged in coercion by convincing me to change account types to one which benefits them more than it could possibly benefit me (I received less than $1.00 in interest in all of 2014). I was not given any disclosure as to the irreversible nature of my decision, or as to what I would be giving up by changing account types. I think it is time to investigate Capital One's sales practices, and those of the banking industry in general. I work in the securities industry and I can tell you that we are required to disclose all material facts about what a client is giving up and what they could potentially be gaining by replacing an investment. It's time for equal standards.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
I pay my balance in full every month, but had fallen behind because I was busy. I had already made my payment (in full) via online checking on March 27, but Capital One had not yet received it and put a freeze on my account for being late. Miles from home with nothing but my skateboard, the card I thought I could trust LEFT ME STRANDED without any way to get my car out from an oil change. This is inexcusable. I have a $5000 "credit limit" and just because I was behind on my payment was no excuse to freeze my account. I asked the poor lady on the phone if I had been in the middle of the desert with my family and it was the only card I had if the story would be different. She said NO, they can't unfreeze your account unless you make a payment. I will quit using my credit card and find someone I can trust to always be there, even if I miss a payment.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
Capital One East Village Branch (Second Avenue and 9th Str, NYC) - They commit a fraud by luring the existing customers in on the false premise that there are higher interest-earning accounts; open a new account, which is earning you way less; and transfer your money from the existing accounts into the new inferior account. There is a criminal intent, and the Branch Manager, **, forces his employees to participate in this fraud while denying everything when caught red-handed. Do NOT patronize this branch!
Reviewed April 1, 2015
Tried numerous times to explain unwanted products getting sent every month. Refused to reimburse me money due to closure that was under terms and conditions.. so over 400 they lost my business. Kept getting unwanted products every month. Spent numerous wasted hour on the phone. At first was promised reimbursement... to find out that was a total lie to try to keep me from closing my acct.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
I previously had a card with Capital One. There was a balance remaining on my account. I have now paid the balance. I spoke to customer service before I paid the account and I was told that this will be removed from my credit report (shame on me I forgot who I spoke to). I have just reviewed my credit report and to my amazement, it is still on my credit report. I was told by customer service today that it is in their policy not to remove this off the credit report. Shame on you Capital One. I am now attempting to purchase a home as a single middle class single mother, and with this on my report it is very difficult to purchase a mortgage. Thanks a lot from your cooperation insensitivity.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
Today I had a terrible bad experience in the Capital One Bank in Cheshire station just around the corner from my house. When I approached to the teller I gave her the check to cash. I must say that I do not have an account with them. I have been working in this company for over 1 month and get pay weekly. Yes every week - the same company check I have been cashing on Saturdays. Seems to be that something was wrong with that check so she went to ask the manager. At this moment I do not know what's going on because she just left me there hanging so I just waited and she said, "This check does not have your complete name so it seem to be fraudulent." I told her I have been cashing this check here for at least 2 weeks. She said "It's missing your complete name." I told her, "I am sorry but last time they ask me to write down the name." She said, "We can not ask you that and I do not want to see it if you write it."
I say, "Sorry but I have been doing this twice. Maybe they keep forgetting to write it." She say is fault of the person who wrote it. I say no is fault of the person who train this tellers. She said, "It's because we normally do this nice options to our customers." So at this point I was not happy, then I told her, "Do not worry. It's not your fault." She was mad too, then she gave the change and I asked, "Can you please give $100 in 20's. They normally ask me how would I like the change" this I added. She responded, "I am sorry. We normally ask our customers." I say thanks, and she said, "Is there anything else you need?" I said no but if would do this with a smile everything would have been much better.
I just say I have been in the customer service industry for over 9 years. This a horrible customer service. I am not a customer but my husband is. She does not think that I can sooner or later open an account there and worse the manager was next to her listening and he did not say anything. I am so upset. We only ask if you are one of our customers.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
I have not been able to access the online payment for my account for the past 4 weeks. I have called several times and the only thing I hear is apologies. Customer service and the manager told me that they have no idea when the problem will be solved. Meanwhile, I have no access to online payment and have no idea what has been paid. I have most of my bills paid online and I am now completely blind. I receive a letter from a creditor saying that they did not receive payment and that my name would be sent to credit report. I have always been happy with capital one but this is too much. I cannot believe that I am not able to manage my money and that capital one cannot fix it in a timely manner. This is unbelievable.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
The balance on my account was paid in full before the end of the billing cycle. Capital One sent me a bill in another billing cycle for $5.04 in interest. After arguing with them, and them admitting that yes, I am correct there should be no more interest. I will not see a credit on this card for 1-2 billing cycles. Therefore, they expect payment of $5.04 which they will credit back to me in 1-2 billing cycles. Needless to write. This account is now closed!
Reviewed March 23, 2015
I walked into a Chase branch and asked for an up-to-date interim statement and they happily obliged. I needed it to send to a government department. I went to Capital Bank at 176 Broadway, NY, NY 10038 for the same purpose and I'm not sure what your Relationship Banker ** meant by saying "I can't do this - too simple print off of transaction history" since this up-to-date document was requested from the government agency. When I asked her to speak to the manager, I was told that since she could not handle the transaction, there is no one at the branch who could assist me. So, I went to another Capital One Branch and got this up-to-date statement printout within a few minutes.
I have a completely 100% legitimate question for the bank, and there is absolutely no excuse for them not to provide what the customer is asking for, even if they want to charge a fee. If Ms. **'s title is Relationship Banker, I am wondering what her job description is? She doesn't look professional at all to be Relationship building liaison.
Reviewed March 21, 2015
Fri. 14 Mar. '15, received phone call and email indicating possible fraudulent use of my card. They were correct and that's a good thing (especially for them, since they must pay for unauthorized use). Card cancelled and new one was to be sent second-day priority via USPS. Tue. 18 Mar. '15, no card (but the nearly indecipherable USPS tracking site said "delivered!"). Wed. 19 Mar., I called and informed Capital One about the "delivered" message AND no card. I was assured it would arrive "tomorrow" - or Friday by the latest. Thursday, no card. Fri., no card. Sat., no card... So much for second-day delivery! Fri., no card. Called Capital One and demanded to speak with a supervisor. An hour later, I was told that the new card was lost in the mail and that they had cancelled it too. A NEW card was to be issued and sent (are you ready for this?) SECOND-DAY DELIVERY via USPS!!!
Once, years ago, I lost my Bank of America MasterCard and when I called them, I received a new one the very next day via private carrier. Capital One, when informed of that, replied that they "can't (won't!) do that" - even after one failed delivery and a heated call by a very unhappy customer. Apologies are NOT enough and I'm done with the "what's in YOUR wallet" people (BTW, the answer is NOTHING!). If YOU are looking at Cap. One for a credit card, take heed of my sad story and do NOT expect customer service to do much for you in your time of need.
Reviewed March 21, 2015
I called to explain to Capital One that my husband was in ICU and has been since 2/28. I explained that we each pay our own bills. Not seeing his bill, I waited until I received one in the mail and discovered the March payment wasn't paid and thus he received a $25 fee. I begged them to reverse it and that I would pay the balance plus the interest due. They refused saying that they could not discuss the account with me without a POA. But, they were perfectly happy to take my money for his bill. Ok, I realize they cannot discuss the account. I offered to send proof. To no avail. They refused to lose their $25 which really would have did better to chalk that off to PR for the company. So, I will eat the $25 fee while I struggle now to pay my husband's medical bills.
Reviewed March 20, 2015
This bank is SO SORRY!!! For instance, they can never correct errors to your account right away. On two separate occasions, I contacted them to let them know that we were charged in error and asked if they could correct it. Once was when my mortgage was due. This account is used for bills only and we only deposit what is needed for bills. Well, they wouldn't correct it and told me that when the check comes in for my mortgage, it would bounce! What I can tell you is this, Capital One's customer service cannot compare to that of Chase.
I am also a customer of Chase Bank; however, they do not have local branches where I live and so I had to reluctantly, open an account with these people. I HATE BANKING with them!! Had this been Chase Bank, they would have no qualms and no hesitations with taking care of the matter right away. Capital One is not for the customer AT ALL! Whether credit card, car loan, and definitely banking, they will not help you! And YES!! I have had the misfortune of dealing with them in all three areas! They love to claim what they can't do and how they can't help a customer. But if someone is calling you and providing you proof that charges made to their account were in error, why does it take you 48-72 hours to correct the problem?
Seems to me you would be more concerned about your customers. They have no concern for us! NONE!!! I have reduced the amount of my deposit into this account to $50 and we only use it for coffee and buying snacks. The ONLY reason we have not closed it out is because we are waiting for the VA to finish working my husband's claim as they seem to get confused very easily when you submit something to them and like idiots, we used Capital One for our direct deposit thinking things would be alright. Unfortunately, it's not. They make things and life harder than it has to be.
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I paid down one month but Capital One bank still not update balance to my credit report to credit bureau? How long does it take they do that often? I am not happy with this service. They suppose to report every 2 weeks or less. They try to slower the service.
Reviewed March 19, 2015
In December 2014, I inquired with Capital One about balance transfer offers and was informed that I could transfer a balance from another credit card to Capital One for $0 Fee, 0% APR and no expiration date. I completed the transfer in December 2014 and in February 2015 I was charged APR. When I contacted Capital One, they informed me that it was transferred at the 22.9% balance transfer rate because the rate/terms that were quoted to me did not exist.
After speaking with a Supervisor in February 2015, they informed me that they would submit a request for appeal of the error, to credit the APR's charges and honor the terms the initial agent quoted and inform me. No one informed me of any decision. However, when I checked the March 2015 statement, I saw that they waived the APR's. When I called yesterday to verify the details of the terms, I found out that they reduced the APR to 0% and credited the finance charges. However, they told me that the APR was only good through 4/1/2015 which still does not honor the terms of the original balance transfer and is ridiculous. They told me to speak to another Supervisor but I feel that they are just stalling me.
I have email threads clearly showing that the Capital One Rep. said it was $0 Fee, 0% APR and no expiration date many times but Capital One refuses to honor it and now wants to stick me with a 22.9% APR. I would like for them to honor the initial terms that was offered or at the very least provide for the 0% APR for 18 months which is a reasonable time period for balance transfers. Thank you!
Reviewed March 19, 2015
I have an account with Capital One. They were always very nice and I was always happy dealing with them until they sent me to apply for a business card. I did and they refused me. They are terrible.
Reviewed March 18, 2015
In December of 2014 I was given a refi rate of 3.75% but was told before we closed and the rate I would be eligible for a one time 3.625. On January I received a call from Capital One 360 saying the rate went down to 3.625 and on that assumption only I said let's go ahead. I closed on January 23, assuming all the documents were in place. But in a letter dated to me on February 12, 2015, a letter of designation stated my interest rate was 3.75. I called my loan officer and he said it was wrong and would be corrected. But he or anyone else refuses to take my calls and, in fact, they have had their phone number changed and no one will speak to me. Even the CEO refuses to acknowledge my email.
I have been told by other refi companies that Capital One is known to pull tricks like this. They have a bad reputation among other refi co's and said that if you are late they will go after blood. I have never been late but... These people are snakes. Stay away from them. Wish I was informed earlier.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
I applied for a new credit card to try to rebuild my credit. I have been waiting for over a month for the card to be mailed to me and I have yet to receive it. They have sent the card 4 times so far with no prevail. When I call them up to ask where it is, or if they have a tracking number, they always tell me to wait another day to see if the card has come in. I have filed a investigation with the Postal Service and so far nothing has turned up. Also every time I call Capital One, a foreigner who barely can speak English answers the phone. When I ask to speak to an American I get another foreigner.
Reviewed March 13, 2015
I've only had this credit card for about a month and I wanted to pay off the balance I had so I used their mobile app to make the payment. A couple days later the mobile site said the payment was returned so I tried it again a week later thinking maybe it was too soon to make a payment and the same thing happened. I called customer service and the lady said it was my bank’s fault the payment was returned. I called my bank and they said it wasn't their fault because no payments from Capital One were even debited from my account and they were right it didn't even show up in my account. Not wanting to take a chance on someone hacking my bank account I put the balance on my Rushcard and tried again to make a payment and the same thing happened "Payment Returned".
Two totally different banks same problem. I called customer service again and this time they said in order to remove the restriction I had to let them call Chase (owner of the Rushcard) and verify the account over the phone. I informed the lady that I didn't want to use my accounts anymore and that I've already sent a money order to pay off my balance and she said they could only remove the restriction if I verified my bank account. She said she even asked her supervisor but that is doubtful. Hopefully they will apply the money order and I can be rid of them before I end up owing them hundreds of dollars of debt because they are not accepting my payment methods.
Reviewed March 11, 2015
Just wanted to take a moment to warn customers. Capitol One is the WORST COMPANY I have ever dealt with, their customer service was so atrocious. I was hung up on multiple times and had to call back. I am not someone who normally leaves negative feedback but my experience as a customer with this company was awful. Never willing to work with customers and taking a rigid attitude on the phone, I have to say that after years of being in good standing with the company I WILL BE TAKING MY BUSINESS ELSEWHERE. I will also be telling all my friends and family to avoid this company's substandard service as well. After years of paying on time and remaining in good standing, the company obviously treats customer loyalty with indifference and ignorance. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL COMPANY!!!
Reviewed March 9, 2015
Every month until now I've paid my bill weeks early by phone. This month I had to wait until the due date. I call at 8:30 pm to make my payment on this due date and I am informed that payments after 8 pm would be received on the next day making this payment late. I am left with no other option than to accept that my on time phone payment be regarded as late with no recourse and having to grin and eat the fees.
Reviewed March 8, 2015
They sent me several credit card offers, finally I applied and got one. They bought ING free checking accounts, I had one so I ended up with them too. I then opened business acct and business credit card. Everything was fine and all of a sudden they closed my business acct with no clear reason? I call but no one knows, finally stated I violated deposit rules? What rule, won't tell me? I insisted but kept getting this mystery answer. Even worse they started closing my other accts that has nothing to do with my business acct?? I went crazy asking for explanation but got no better answer. I had the online access only to my accts and when they kept closing them access was restricted immediately before I was notified, I could not verify final balances? I paid my credit cards at end of each month, last one they closed I did not pay because could not verify balances. Now I have collection that hurt my credit.
I am too busy but preparing to sue them, my best guess that they did not make money of me, I had enough balance to waive monthly fees, got free business wire transfers, and the ING checking was free, they wanted to close it and used that nonsense reason, then closed other accts just to cover their real motive and to look consistent, that is my guess, I cannot find any other good reason. Court will reveal the truth? I am saving to start the case and will get all damages done compensated, stay away, do not use them.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I found out in December 2014 there was a judgement from Capital One and its law firm against my ex-husband's house that I did not own. I called them to tell them I never had a Capital One card. The law firm told me that I could fill out a fraud package. We needed the judgement removed and agreed to pay the account off on the word that we would receive a refund should it be deemed in fact fraud. Well December they issued a satisfaction of judgement then 2 weeks later they issued a vacate satisfaction then issued a vacate judgement on the grounds that it was fraud. We paid them $2700. Now I contact Capital One over and over the past 3 months to find out today that since I made a voluntary payment they will not refund the money even though it was identity theft. So someone stole my information and now they stole $2700 from us. So mad right now I have an attorney looking into it.
Reviewed March 4, 2015
They have INCORRECTLY applied CHECKS WITH INSTRUCTION letter INCLUDED to be applied to PRINCIPAL PAYMENT ONLY as regular payments and keep taking interest. Their excuse is "Well that is just our processing center. They can do it wrong sometimes." WOW! Way to go for taking responsibility and I have to BABYSIT my transactions. If you call in to apply a PRINCIPAL ONLY payment... they send you an EMAIL that doesn't state EXACTLY WHAT the payment is for and you are left with nothing but HOPE that they apply it correctly. RIDICULOUS. I will Never borrow from this company again.
Reviewed March 1, 2015
I have been dealing with 2 capital one cards that have only a $300 limit each. The cards originated with a different bank each then became capital one. They allowed fraud and then allow more and more fraud to go on. Now each card owes over $1000 and they don't help at all. They are charging fees etc. I was not allowed more than the limit but apparently someone committing fraud can! They now expect me to pay for all of this after they were given proof of the fraud. If not, they will mess up my credit! Terrible and they are basically blackmailing me that if I don't give them a few grand they will destroy my credit!
Reviewed March 1, 2015
On February 14, 2015, I received my bill statement and found out that I was charged for late payment and the interest but I've always paid on time when I rec'd my statement. Then I noticed that I did not receive the statement prior to the month. Therefore, I called Capital One on the same day about my bill statement for the late payment and interest fees. The customer service was helpful to waive the fees and I was happy about the service at that time. However, ever since that day, I could not use the credit card, all the transactions were declined!
In the beginning, I thought it was due to the store machine or the place, so I wasn't thinking about any other issues. Then I tried again and again until today (February 28, 2015), I finally called Capital One to find out the reason why I was not able to make any purchases. Then I was told that it was due to the past due payment of $25. If I do not make the payment for the $25, then it will block me from making any purchases. However, it was my first time of hearing such thing as when I called on February 14, the customer service did NOT tell me upfront about this kind of issue!!!!!
Also, I have been a customer with Capital One since 1997 and they are not even able to find an immediate resolution. Even the SUPERVISOR is UNABLE to resolve the problem!!! He kept on telling me that he CANNOT do anything and cannot break the Federal LAW!!!! Even though I kept telling him that I already schedule the payment for March 2nd (payment due date is March 5), he still kept saying "NO" and he CANNOT do anything because of the Federal LAW!!! He can reactivate my account only if I can proceed the $25 past due payment. HELLO??? Am I hearing it wrong? For $25, and you kept telling me and threatening me if I do not pay $25, then the account will be locked until they receive the payment to clear up the past due issue!!
This is VERY RIDICULOUS to hear that it sounds like it's my fault at all??!! First of all, I did not receive the payment. Secondly, I called the customer service on February 14 to waive the late payment and interest fees due to the first condition, so I was not aware of the billing until I receive this month's bill. However, I was not told of the forthcoming restriction upfront! Thirdly, I have been with Capital One for almost 20 years and I was told my account is locked for past due $25 and unable to release until I make the payment due to FEDERAL LAW...
Is $25 sounding a BIG number to them?? They have not authority to release. Is Capital One a public or private company??? NO RIGHT TO UNLOCK because of their OWN MISTAKE??? This is totally NOT an acceptable customer service to treat a royal customer this way. I will report everywhere until CAPITAL ONE improves this kind of service. Note: I was even intending to open a checking/savings account with Capital One. After this bad experience, I doubt I would continue with them for new businesses!!!
Reviewed March 1, 2015
I had someone make charges to my card without permission. The company making the charges stated they had authorization. I asked for a signature or recorded conversation They did not have this. Even though they didn't have authorization, capital one still made me pay the charges. I spent days and hours on the phone and faxing paperwork to no avail. I have since closed both credit card accounts with them and will never do business with them and do not recommend that anyone should.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
Made my payment online $25.00. Then I checked my bank 2 weeks later. It shows that Capital One took out over $800 dollars. I contacted Capital One explain problem. I was informed that I had to contact my bank and then we were put on a 3-way call, Capital One, myself and my bank. Then the gentlemen said I had to wait 72 hrs. to get my money transfer back into the bank. There goes my rent for March. Is that true, 72 hrs. for my money to go back into my bank?
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015
First of all, has anyone noticed that all the positive comments use the same language? Almost seems like the person(s) writing positive reviews are one and the same. Anyway I have noticed that when I have called to inquire about the OVER LIMIT FEES being charged when it is Capital One's OWN INTEREST RATES that bring you over your limit, not purchases that you made, they were quick to waive the fee. Good and the rep. waived an additional 5.00 off, which was good of her when I didn't even ask. However, why, why, why does one have to go to an external company, either for a consolidation loan to pay off credit cards or use a consumer debt company to help? I have been with Capital One for over 17 years. Loyalty? No way. I have paid off the balance on several occasions, now I want to do the same. Apparently it will take me 32 Years and 4 Months if I only pay the min.
How about Capital One has a department for loyal customers who want to pay off credit and who have made timely payments instead of us going elsewhere? They have made their money. I am not looking for a balance removal, I take full responsibility for the purchases made, but how about an interest decrease and equal payments for those of us trying to get ahead or at least stay afloat? I think they could afford the interest cut and I know they have made their money from me!!! The service rep. offered me to speak with her supervisor who NEVER came on the phone. Silly me thinking someone might actually be willing to listen.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015
I received my pre-approval letter for the Quicksilver card at the beginning of January. I've been trying to rebuild my credit so I figured a card with a low limit that would be simple to pay off each month was the way to go. I received the card, activated it and everything was just fine. I received a call yesterday from the Fraud Department telling me that they needed to verify something on my recent application and I received a case number. I called back this morning and I was asked a whole litany of ridiculous questions, including what car was registered in my name. I was then told that I needed to send them copies of my Driver's License, SSC and a utility bill. I told them that I would not send anything like that through the mail and "Tom" with the very heavy Middle Eastern accent told me that I could visit any bank and have them do an identity verification.
When I got off the phone, I started searching around the internet to see how many other people were having the same issue. I was sadly not surprised when I saw there were more than just a handful. I logged on to my account and in the bright, red, angry text I saw "Account Restricted - Please call blah blah blah.” I called the number, and while I'm not usually intolerant of those outside my own race, I do have difficulty with accents over the phone. I was able to speak to someone I could understand and at first, he was very helpful. I even thought I might get things resolved. After I was put on hold for about three minutes (not bad when you think about it), "Kyle" came back and told me that my identity would have to be verified.
And I started to lose my mind. I then asked, "Why was my identity not verified before I was sent the card?” I was told that they have policies in place to verify before a card is issued and then throughout the life of the card. I told Kyle this made zero sense and that I was very unhappy with the service this company was providing so I would like to close the account. "Not a problem, ma'am. Let me place you on hold while I begin the process." Five minutes later, Kyle comes back on the line to tell me that "Unfortunately, due to the restriction placed on this account, we are unable to close it until we verify identity.” ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
I then asked if I were to send in said information, how long would it take to resolve the issue. This man actually said to me, "It takes as long as it takes.” Really? This is an acceptable answer? My account is restricted and as far as I'm concerned, it can stay that way. Their policy in this particular case makes it almost impossible for a customer to be satisfied with their company.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015
We had a joint checking account with Capital One. On February 12th, 2015, we received a letter in the mail stating Capital One would be closing our account effective that day. No information as to why was given, nor any number to contact someone. I went to a Capital One bank the following day where a banker checked our account and told me that there wasn't any notes on our account saying it would be closed. He said the letter might have been an error, and he didn't see a reason our account would be closed. A week later on February 19th, 2015, my debit card was declined four times. I called Capital One customer service and was told our account was in the process of being closed, but I could not be given any information as to why.
I then went to a Capital One branch to withdraw our money from our savings accounts, which were not being affected. The banker there emailed the person closing our checking account to see if they would allow me to withdraw the money from that account as well. They took a while to get back with her, so she called me after I had left and said they would open the account for me to get the rest of our money. I told her I would go the next day since she called me close to closing time. I went back on February 20th, 2015 which was a Friday. Since they had opened my account back up for the withdrawal, my fiance's direct deposit had gone through that day. So I was able to take out what we had before and what he got paid that day.
I thought that was the end of it. I decided to check our accounts online to make sure they were closed, and I see that our checking account is now $1,100 overdrawn. They decided to reject his direct deposit once they closed the account again, even though I had already withdrawn the money. We have not received a check from his workplace from the deposit being rejected, only his check stub saying it was direct deposited on February 20th. This has put us in a huge bind, and we are now struggling to get a new account and his direct deposit set up with a different bank before our bills are due.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015
I have called Capital One to confirm that there is no interest charges for 12 months and response was no there is no interest charges for 12 months, I start charging the card since there was no interest, even I paid off Forest Lawn memorial park payment. And guess what? when I receive my statement I see they charge for Interest rate. I called again and the rep couldn't help me, transfer to supervisor name Michelle. She said she doesn't see record showing that I called. Isn't this wrong? I am very disappointed with this company. Forest Lawn had less interest rate than capital One, how stupid can I be to pay of with Capital One card that has 22+%. I wrote this so people can know and do not trust Capital One credit card.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
Been dealing with them since January of (2008). Never had any problems with them before now. Doing this, I sent them a check from CitiFinacial to pay out the balance owing on my Credit card. I have done this 5 times since I have had a credit card though them. Throughout the years, got a personal loan through Citifinacial to pay off my balance owing on my Capital One credit card. Before once they receive the check, right away my credit limit was back up to a $1000.00. I had my account set up online, to keep track of it, because of fraudulent activities that were put on it a couple of years back.
Well to make a long story short, I go to check my online account. It was showing that they received the check on Feb 5th, 2015, and that my Credit limit was back to $1000.00 for purchases and cash advances. The next day I went to the bank, used my card to get a $40.00 cash advance, check my online account, it was showing a $0.00 credit available. I phone the customer service for Capital one, and was told then that the check that I sent them was on hold for 28 days. That's why my account is showing there is no money available. I let it pass then.
The next day I go to check my online account. It is showing there is $15.00 to $26.00 available. So I phone the customer service again to see what is going on with my account, talk to 3 different people and was given a different story from everyone of them about the hold time on the check and what was going on with my account. Then after talking to the third person, I ask to talk to a supervisor. I put on hold for 12 minutes, talk to the supervisor. She tells me I owe them $84.65. I blew it then and told her "Why do I owe you that much?" She said "Well besides the $40.00 cash advance you got, there is a over limit charge on your account." I told her, "How in the hell is there a over limit fee on my account when the balance was paid off? And it is showing on my online account that I am looking at on my computer, that you receive the check for $984.00 to pay out the balance." Then she put me on hold.
While she is talking to someone (Else) comes back on the phone, then is asking me about a couple of transactions on my account. Here to make a long story short, every transaction that she ask me about, I never done it. Then she ask me if I called in a couple of months ago, asking to get a replacement card. I never called them. Here they sent out another card to someone else claiming to be me. There is close to $400.00 that was charged on that card that they sent out to this so called person.
As their so called fraud department is looking into this, I am finding out from my online account that I had set up that the email address that I used for it end it only. I done a virus scan of my computer for 4 days in a row. Every time it was showing that someone was hacking into that email address that I was using for my online account with Capital One. One of my friends works in investigations for the RCMP, where I am living. He investigated into this matter. To make a long story short, He found out that it was someone at the Capital One customer service office hacking into people's computers. I called their fraud department about this on Feb 22, 2015. The guy that I was talking to there at Cap One Fraud department said to me, "What in the F am I suppose to do about it? Report it to the police." Cap One service in the last 2 years is went all to hell. I will be taking them to court over this matter.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
I never post bad reviews, NORMALLY. I am all about positive feedback. However, customers of Capital One need to know that Capital One is deceitful. When you get behind on your account they will send you a letter stating you have until a specific date to pay, or it will get closed. Well do not trust that letter. I had some financial hardships and got behind a couple months, after having the card for 5 years, paying it off every month or close to pay off amount every month. Well they sent me a letter stating that if I make a payment by February 11th will be put back in good standard, so they say.
Well on February 2nd I paid the balance in full, and went to use the card and my purchase was declined. So I called them, per Serra, the account was closed. That it closed on December 20th, however, they still sent me letters saying they are here to help, and that I had options. Which I read to her and it was dated January 28th. Well I paid it off, and nowhere did they say the account was going to be closed.
I feel that they deceived me to get the balance paid, and still reported to credit bureau. I asked direct questions, "So when will it be reported that the card has been paid in full?" She states, "Well I am not sure how the credit bureau works", well she knew how to post to the credit bureau. So as of now it states that the account is closed and there is a balance due, however, I paid it off. So I will no longer do business with Capital One, and I hope that they stop deceiving people.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
Just like a lot of people here, I too was cheated out of $300 by this bank. I received an offer for a pre-approved secured card in the mail and I took the offer up. I called the 1-800 number, gave all of the information about myself they asked, transferred $300 from my Chase bank account and waited for the card. When it arrived, upon calling to activate it, I too was transferred to the fraud department and told my account wouldn't be activated until I supplied them with my SS#, Driver's license and a utility bill because they had to confirm that it was indeed me calling them.
I didn't send a copy of my drivers license or SS#, but sent them 3 pieces of ID with all of the information they requested contained in them. The next day a representative informed me that the forms I sent them were insufficient and they could activate my card without having my driver's license and SS card. They won't even close my account and refund my money.
Long story short, I contacted my Chase Bank and they were shocked that I was asked to send them personal information. They advised me to file a complaint with the BBB and talk to an attorney about suing Capital One with Fraud to get my money back. They will attempt to reverse the charge, but have had dealings like this in the past and unfortunately, this fraud that Capital One is pulling is very hard to sue due to the fact that the fraud, and customer service departments are located in a different country and don't have to abide by our business laws. So tell everyone you know not to do any business with Capital One Bank in the future. That is the only way that we can fight them.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
I requested new credit card and I was waiting 1 month for it. I called 3 times for shipment and they said they send it, but I never get it. Very bad service, super disappointed.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
I have had Capital One checking and credit card for over a year. My credit score went from 525 to 625. I received 2 rewards checks, one for $84.00 and one for $30.00. When I had an unauthorized charge on my credit card or checking, they worked with me to get the problem resolved. They have done a few things that I didn't like but overall, if you stick with them they do give you rewards and your credit score improves if all payments are made on time. Also, the bank staff is always friendly and helpful. It's rare that I take time to give good reviews but I think that they deserve it because they have always been fair with me.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
I called Capital One to ask some questions about my credit card account. When I dialed their number, which I had gotten off of their website, I was greeted by an automated message prompting me to fill out a survey, which I did. I thought it had something to do with Capital One since it didn't give me any other options. After a few questions I was told I had won a free cruise and someone from "Holiday Cruise Line" answered the phone. I told them I was just trying to reach my credit card company, did I dial the wrong number?
The Holiday Cruise Line rep and I had a 30 minute conversation (with me believing I had actually won a free cruise for about 15 minutes). After lots of questions I found out it wasn't actually free, he wanted my credit card info, and if I didn't agree to the "free" cruise right then and there (because I said I wanted to hang up and do some investigating) I wouldn't be eligible anymore. That's when I finally hung up.
I called Capital One again and got a real rep. I told them about the cruise line and they said it was a real company working with them. Why the hell do you have some scamming company answering your phone number, Capital One? I am very, VERY upset about almost being bullied out of a lot of money from a company that Capital One is legitimately letting bully their customers. This is the worst experience I have ever had with any company that I entrust with my money. I'm fairly certain I will be cancelling my card with Capital One.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
I have received charges on my Capital One Costco Mastercard from Brazil in the $1000 of dollars. I live in Canada. The Groupon account not mine so they found my card number and was able to use it with their Groupon account. I called Capital One in Canada and because the transaction is pending, I would have assumed that they could block or cancel the charge the same way that Visa does. But nope...they said that the transaction will go through and could take up to 90 days to investigate! And no guarantee that they can do anything! Bad on Costco to partner with these clowns! Nothing good to say about Capital One. My card is overdrawn and not usable! Also read Capital One small print -- they are not liable for anything! I will cancel this card but will have to wait for it to get sorted out first.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
I have had an account with Capital One for many years. In July 2012 my mother was diagnosed with cancer and came to live with us so I could take care of her. I was also taking care of my two children and working full time so I was definitely distracted and made late payments to my credit card companies. In December of 2013 I was diagnosed with cancer so things got even more complicated. Luckily I had gotten a cancer policy on my insurance which let me pay off my 457 loan at work and get a new one to pay off all my credit cards.
I paid off my entire $12,000 debt to Cap One and was intending on asking them to lower my available credit to $1000 just so I could have one card open for emergencies. I was told they permanently restricted my account and have forfeited the points I had accrued as well. I don't even know if that is worse for my credit history or if my closing the account is. If I had known they would do this I would have kept the money and taken my sweet time paying them.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
I opened an acct in Nov with Capital One. It's been a nightmare since then. Most banks make funds readily available as soon as the acct is opened. Not Capital One! My employer kept trying to deposit into that acct for 2 months, never went through. Finally went through & I still can't thought money. I have had to borrow and borrow. I also had to have my employer mail me a check, just so that I could pay bills and feed my kid. I had 2 deposits to come in on last Tuesday. Here it is another Tuesday, & I still don't have access to this money.
I have called, & get the run around. Talk to one rep, get transferred to another who reassured me that I would have access. That was a lie. Then I was told go to the branch. Branch tellers look at you like a deer in caught in headlights. As soon as I get access, I'm pulling everything out and going back to Wells Fargo. Never had problems. I switched to Capital One because there was a branch near my house & job. Worst move I have ever made. You live & you learn. Thanks to Capital One my bills are now 30 days past due.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015
I had applied for a capital one card to build up my credit. (My score started at 560 or so, and they recommended this particular card for that very reason). My credit limit was $300. I downloaded the capital one app so I could pay my card online using my checking account. After a couple of times using the app to make payments, I noticed that they were being 'denied' or 'sent back'. I never got any alerts or notifications deeming this to be a fraudulent matter, so I decided to forego the app and use my bank account app to pay them from there on. About 3 months later I go to use my card and it's declined. I thought it was weird, so when I got home to access my account they said it was restricted.
I immediately called them only to find out they had deemed the payments that didn't go through were fraudulent and shut the account down. I asked why they didn't notify me about any of this and they said, and I quote "We don't do that kind of thing." Uh, what? You don't make a customer aware of fraudulent activity on their account? Ooohh. My bad. Anyways, after about an hour and a half on the phone with them trying to explain that the only 'fraud' was on their part due to the app malfunctions, they convince me that I can apply for a new account and everything should be fine. Wrong. They managed to dock my credit report with a hard inquiry and decline. I made a conscious decision to just pay off my card (the little $250 I had accrued) and try with a different company.
I have the credit karma app and I check it very regularly. At this point I had raised my credit score to 648. I get an email from credit karma saying there and been a change to my score. I log in, and to my utter disbelief, my score had dropped to 525! I had been a little late around Christmas with a payment, but I had always made the payment. They are the only credit card I have. I call them up to find out why my score had dropped so drastically when I maybe missed one payment and had an outstanding balance of $333 (which was also unclear). At this point I have not received a straight answer and am awaiting a response from the supervisor on my case. Please, if you are thinking about getting a capital one card to help improve and build your credit, DON'T. YOU WILL REGRET IT.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015
Due to a severe illness, my account with Capital One went over 120 delinquent. Late last fall, I contacted them to make arrangements to get the balance back below the credit line [I never used the card to cause the account balance to go over the credit line but the interest and late payment fees quickly drove the balance up] and agreed to make large minimum payments to bring the balance back down. I checked on the progress via their website. Yesterday, when after my last payment had posted to the account, I called to ask why the 'currently restricted' notice on the available credit balance was still there. I was told that even though the account was NOT closed, it would never be opened again as their policy no matter what the reason or efforts made is that once the account has reached the 120 day period the account is closed to future use.
I know it was ultimately my fault but in all the phone conversations I had with their representatives arranging for payments, I was never told that their efforts were to get the balance to zero and THEN close the account. I will take my time and limited resources to work with an entity that is more honest. The sad thing is I have been with Capital One for almost 20 years!!!
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2015
On Capital One's 360 Security Page for online banking, they assure us that our money is safe. Feel secure? Well, don't. Capital One 360 will let fraudulent charges pile up and do absolutely nothing about it. Plus, once you do find out, they will not reimburse you no matter what type of proof you have. I didn't open a Capital One 360 account, ING Direct became Capital One and I was an ING Direct customer. I had qualms so I left some money in thinking I could use them for online purchases. Huge mistake! Huge. And it's cost me over $400. I have a clue when it began.
Before March 2014, I bought a few things here & there. Mostly gas. Few online purchases from reputable companies. In March, Facebook decides to get into the banking arena. With their all new encompassing Policy Agreement, they pretty much say that all or any financial data, including private data used by an FB member on their site becomes theirs also to use when they see fit. Enter Capital One 360 via iTunes and my money began to be systematically siphoned out every other day, sometimes three and four times a day. How? I would put my Capital One card into iTunes when I used it and then removed it via settings on my iPad. I had been playing a particular game and needed play cash. The $9.99 charge became a $19.99 charge: $24.99; $14.99; $1.99; $2.99; .30cents (yes, .30 cents).
These were almost daily charges. Why didn't I know? My mother became ill. I was distracted, driving 250 miles back and forth, helping Hospice and my step father. Plus, I wasn't using the card frequently. Before March 2014, there had been little activity. After March, which coincides with Facebook's new Policy, I was supposedly glued to the internet racking up charges on one, yes...one game. No, not Candy Crush. A game called Pearl's Perils. Did I buy anything? Yes. Unfortunately for me, I bought some play cash to open up land. Was I buying play cash daily? No. There wasn't any need to buy play cash except occasionally.
After my mother's death, I checked my balance on my Capital One 360 card. I almost keeled over. iTunes, iTunes, iTunes. Every single date had iTunes on it. I immediately called iTunes. They didn't even hesitate. They could only reverse 90 days worth. iTunes was obviously very used to reversing online game charges. iTunes had become so alarmed at the extent of the charges, they blocked the game and stopped paying. Now this becomes bizarre. I go into my FB settings to remove the game App, and notice PayPal as my FB Account mode of payment. PayPal? How did Facebook get my PayPal Account information? I never used PayPal for anything on FB! How did they get my password? My email associated with PayPal?
It gets worse. I log into Paypal and see iTunes charges in there. But next to them, it read "Denied." One line down, it reads: Facepay (or something similar). Again: $14.99; $9.99; $24.99 etc. 50 charges, 100 charges. My PayPal Account was being systematically drained. And PayPal had my main bank attached to it. I was beyond myself.
To make a very long, horrifying story as short as I can, I called PayPal and was told I had an Agreement with Facebook. I did? When? When I bought something from an online clothing store off of Facebook. What? I immediately called said store. Yes, I bought a tank top there months and months ago on their private website. What did Facebook have to do with where I shop off of their domain? Well, I came across an obscure news article that PayPal's CEO now works for FB. Excuse me? It all came together. PayPal let Facebook in without my knowledge, consent, password or email address. Guess who wouldn't block Facebook Payer? PayPal and Capital One 360. PayPal at least reimbursed me.
However, after 3 days of filing the disputed charges, Capital One 360 decides there were no errors. Despite my sending them a receipt I found from FB saying the charge was unauthorized. I didn't make it. A hacker was non-existent. The developers of the game were padding my account and iTunes with my Capital One card, not on file, paid them. They, however, reversed all of the charges for a 90 day period. PayPal reversed the whole year. Capital One? Not one penny. Dispute Closed, read their email after 3 days! Really? I don't think so. I've closed PayPal. I've transferred all money left to another bank. I've changed all of my passwords and closed all online banking except for one online bank.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
Since I started to use the credit card with Capital One, I've never had any problems, excellent customer service, flexibility, perfect orientation, detailing everything. Speak very good English and Spanish. For me it is the best option and also for beginners. I love it.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015
First day my temp debit and ATM card did not work when I tested it as advised by my account opening person, Rymon **, Herndon CapOne. I called the 800 on the back, lady said it looked as if the number had not been entered, nor the permanent card order. She ordered a perm card (again). It never came. The first two checks worked. Third, Capone returned my rent check even though I went down there and vouched for my draft, knowing WellsF would run through again--two more times. Now those two dates for return were always covered by more than the amount. I have heard, "Check's in the mail," "it'll probably clear up in a day or two," "don't call us we'll call you." Anonymous Capone berserker O.G. in my wallet has not called to explain why simple arithmetic won't work anymore in the banking business.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015
I opened a pre-paid credit card to build credit. You can never spend what you have not loaded. I pay close attention to my due dates. Bill is due on the 12th and the statement prints on the 15th. So I look at my transactions each month about 2 days before the 12th, so around the tenth. I pay the entire balance and try to leave 30 or 40 bucks outstanding just to show rotation. So I make a payment on the tenth and another before the statement prints on the 15th. Immediately they take close to 400 dollars out toward pending transaction.
This is a prepaid card and you cannot spend more that you have loaded onto the card. Also it subtracts from your available credit each transaction. I noticed this about two years ago and closed my daughters account because of the same thing. They double bill you and then have a ton of overseas workers whom you can barely understand try to confuse you about how you spend your money. It’s theft plain and simple.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015
CAPITAL ONE ONLINE BANKING HAS NOT WORKED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS!!!! FOR MONTHS: "Sorry for the delay but we're working to fix a snag in our Online Banking system. We'll be back shortly, so please log in a bit later. Can't wait? Call us at 1-877-442-3764 any day between 7 am and 11 pm EST." REALLY???? FOR MONTHS?!
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
I have a plus 800 credit score. I have several credit cards that I always pay off in full every month. When I have applied for a credit card I have always been approved immediately. I applied for a Capital One credit card in late December, mainly to use in a foreign country as they do not impose an International usage fee. For whatever reason they could not approve me over the phone but I did get a letter of approval dated Jan. 2, 2015, with a $10,000.00 credit line. I was leaving for a two week trip on Jan 12 and did not receive any other mailings from them prior to that. Upon my return I received my two weeks worth of mail from the USPO. In there there were three letters from Capital One. Two dated Jan. 12th and the third containing my new approved card.
One letter stated, "we think a fraudulent credit card may have been opened using some of your personal information and you may be a victim of identity theft." The other letter stated, "We suspected some fraudulent activity on your Capital One Credit card account". All this without me even starting the approval process on the new card. I called Capital One and talked to several people and finally got a Supervisor. Talking to these people was one of the most frustrating ordeals I have ever undertaken, especially when one considers that they are the ones who are selling me their product.
After much conversation I was finally able to pin this Supervisor down that there was not any "fraudulent use" of this card or usage or leakage of "personal information", nor had there ever been. She admitted that it was just a ploy to scare or frighten you to get you to call them so they could get more information about yourself or to "re-verify" (BS) your information by you sending them a copy of your driver's license, your SS card, and whatever else they wanted. Out and out lies in written form to frighten, scare, etc. and to what avail. Consumer protection, I seriously doubt it.
I cancelled my non activated account with them right after ascertaining that these were actually lies to get further information about myself. To what avail I am not sure but I do know I don't want to do any business with a company like this and I am hoping this letter will give pause to anyone else considering getting a Capital One card. Also if anyone could tell me where I could go to present this information to prohibit Capital One from using this tactics I would appreciate it.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
I've had my card for at least a year and have been making on time payments and when I ask for a credit increase they said because my scores are not getting better I'm not eligible so I feel like I have a prepaid card instead of a credit. I am going to pay them off and find another credit card who appreciates a paying customers. They are a ripoff and ridiculous.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I have called number of times. Call and told Capital One my situation and I will to make extra $100.00 to my payment since I was behind and also ask if the back payment could be added to the end of my account. They had no problem taking my extra 100.00 dollars a month until my payment are caught up. And note on loan too. Well after making a payment they started calling like every 2 hours. Enough is enough. About to report them and hire a lawyer to look into it.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I have several different accounts with Capital One and I've always had a good experience. Their online tools are very sophisticated and convenient. I have no problem expanding my financial relationship with them and I recommend them to others.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I bought a computer from Refurbees and I waited 9 days to check on it and they said we only ship when we have a full truck load, so I told them to cancel my order which they did. But Capital One Card did not give me back my Money. Well after I had several calls to them I knew I was not getting anywhere and I did not want to pay interest on the account, I payed the full amount. I have been with Capital One for about ten years.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2015
I opened a Capital One card over the Internet, received the card and attempted to activate it. Upon calling the # on the card, I was told there was fraudulent activity and transferred to the fraud department. Upon reaching someone who, mind you, could barely speak English, I was ask to verify my information (name, dob, social security number, and phone #), the gentleman then places me on hold for over 6 mins, come back on and tells me in order to activate my card he's going to email me a link where I need to upload copies of my driver's license, social security card, and a bank statement! I explained to him that I have never had to do that and am not comfortable doing so. He proceeded to explain that they needed this information before my card would be activated.
I told the gentleman that I would do no such thing and that I felt this whole thing was a scam. When I ask to speak with a supervisor because I didn't trust him, he said sure he'll transfer me, but that they'd tell me the same thing. I waited on hold for over 10 more minutes and no supervisor ever came on the line! I hope that no one actually supplies them with this information. I have worked in banking and had several credit cards and this is NOT normal things to require! I took out a car loan without having to supply copies of a social security card! I will be reporting this to the Better Business Bureau as well!!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2015
Applied for and received Capital One Venture card—good news ends there. Upon trying to activate the card, I was told there was fraud suspicion on my account and per their request I sent a copy of my DL, SS card and a recent bill to verify my identity (the criterion for the bill submission was as follows: must be a utility bill from the past 60 days with your name and address on it).
Capital One failed to accept the cable bill I provided (which was a statement from the past week with my name and address on it). Capital One called my cable provider which refused to provide my personal information over the phone to some credit card company they had never been in contact with before. Capital One suggested I go to a bank to get an ID verification but after visiting my primary banker (Wells Fargo), they told me they had never heard of such a process and, like my cable provider, refused to provide any of my personal information to a third party over the phone.
I was so fed up with not being able to even activate my card that I called Capital One and asked for my account to be deleted and GUESS WHAT THEY TOLD ME? That I had to verify my identity in order to deactivate my account (which is still inactive at this point). So now I have a card that can neither be activated nor deactivated.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2015
I was instantly approved for the Capital One Journey credit card, received the card in the mail, and activated it. I then set up an online banking account with security questions, etc. I assumed the card was ready to use. However, when I tried to use this card for the first time, my transaction was declined. I went online to check my account and was repeatedly brought to a page that denied me from accessing my account. The statement on the page read "This account is currently restricted" and to call the customer service number.
I called the number and, although the first customer assistant was very polite, I could hardly understand what she was saying. I was put on hold twice and then transferred to someone else. This assistant explained to me that my account was permanently restricted due to a fraudulent application and that she could not reopen it. When I asked why this happened, as there was nothing fraudulent about the application I submitted, the assistant repeated the previous explanation without any details. She then wanted to transfer me to someone else to apply for a new card. I declined because I no longer trusted this company. I had never even used the card before I was restricted. I help customers fill out credit applications on a daily basis at my job, and I'm certain that I filled out the application correctly--after all, I was approved! This just doesn't make sense, and I did not get the explanation I was looking for.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2015
They called about fraud on my account. I have been with them for over ten years. They would not give me any information unless I sent driver's license, social security card and w9??? I called the number on the back of my card and got the same song and dance. There is no way I would send anyone that information.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
I opened a Capital one credit card mid 2014. I never received a invoice so they called me on the phone and ask for my payment and at that time I explained to the Customer Services Rep. that I did not get an invoice and over the phone I made 2 months of payments because I was so scared that they would turn me in to the Credit Bureau not even 10 days late. They turned me in to the credit bureau when the Customer Service agent with Capital One assured me they were very understanding and that I had no worries, they turned me in twice.
I wrote letters to the credit bureaus and Capital One and they are not being accountable for this situation. I wrote Capital One again and pleaded with them not to turn me in to the credit bureau, that I have worked hard for the last 42 years and never had anyone turn me in to the credit bureau because I always paid my bills when they were due. This company is the worst company I have ever dealt with and people need to be aware of them and their tactics. I will continue to tell my story to every paper, internet service, company, etc. to get people not to open a charge card with this company.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
Basically, we applied for credit card in Costco Canada and representative filled up the form for us on placed nearby tables. Somehow, someone managed to steal our application forms (how come???) and found out our address. These guys managed to open our postal box and stole letters with cards!!! And guess what, I assumed, even if someone steals your card, he still needs to activate it. Since we provided emails and received activation codes on the emails - no one could activate it. BUT, Capital One has security gap - knowing application details, people can bypass activation code procedure and call them to activate it. The rest is the same as for others - cards were 'emptied', Capital One support blocked accounts and investigation is ongoing...hope they will find those thieves and fix security issue. As application details are pretty simple - you can even get those from Facebook/LinkedIn and CVs posted online. And Capital One support does not ask about salary in security questions, so it can be bypassed once you have card on hands...
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
In 2011 and 2012 my wife and I open IRA cds for 5k and 6k (max allowed for tax purchase). A year later I saw that the statement they sent they were taking $35.00 out of her and my account for maintenance fee. At the time the cd rate was only 1% with a possibility of a max of 4.25%. I called and asked about this and was told there was a fee for them maintaining our accounts. I was never told this upfront and still have not found anything on the paper work I sign stating it cost $35.00 a year to keep the account open. That is $245.00 for seven years. These people and crooks and not up front with you about an account they try getting you to sign up for.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2015
After hearing nothing from Capital One with regards to statements, etc for over 6 months, I was stunned and shocked to receive a statement showing that my card had been virtually maxed out. Knowing I hadn't used the card for almost a year and expecting the balance to be in the region of 500, I immediately contacted Capital One. I told them the situation and requested all my statements from day one going back approx 10 years. Approx 1 month later when the statements FINALLY arrived and after numerous phone calls which I received from Capital One asking for information that had already been given to them and them confusing the matter each time by getting the information incorrect, they eventually froze the account and I finally managed, after a further 2 months of calling them and receiving irrelevant phone calls from them, to explain to them how many fraudulent transactions had been made and then sent in the relevant paperwork that they required with my signature detailing the transactions (this paperwork had been promised by them 3 times and each time I was assured that it had been sent, but each time nothing was received - totally incompetent).
Their incompetence has been quite unbelievable, to the degree that during 1 phone call with them they denied a 2000 balance transfer payment from my other credit card company until I demanded to speak to in total 3 different operators, the last one finally admitting that he could not understand why the others could not see the transaction in question. This is the level of incompetence I have been dealing with. Anyhow with all the information I had sent them I was assured that the case would be passed to the fraud department where it would be resolved in due course. The operator expressed that in his opinion it was clear that my account information had been intercepted somehow and the matter would be resolved in my favour. Last Friday (16th January 2015, at least 4 months after all this began) I received a phone call from Capital One's Fraud Department and was asked to return the call, I could not do so as I was at work and their fraud department closes at 3pm! I returned the call this morning (Monday 19th January).
Initially the fraud officer seemed quite helpful, I provided him with all the information he asked for, explained my concerns as I knew that the only people with access to my card were myself and my partner, and I knew that it was impossible that either of us had spent the money concerned. After him hedging around the area a little bit I finally explained to him that I had not used the card except for a very few transactions that we had previously detailed to them, his response was basically to say that "the card used is your card and they could tell if it had been cloned, it hasn't, they could tell if it had been replaced, it hasn't, the card which has been used IS the card that is in your wallet, so if you haven't used it, it only leaves 1 other explanation," in other words my Fiancee.
Somebody PLEASE HELP ME. They say if I do not provide them with another explanation as to how this card could have been used they will not treat this as a fraud case and I will be liable for all the money concerned. Please let me make this clear, I HAVE NOT USED THIS CARD, my Fiancee HAS NOT USED THIS CARD, there must be another explanation. Can Capital One genuinely tell if a card has been cloned or if someone has used yours. What do I do next? We are both incredibly stressed about the situation, we need your help.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2015
Charged my account an annual fee of $65 but locked my account due to two late payments. Account is paid in full, I made monthly payments, they credited them to my account a day past due and charged me another late fee. This went on for months. Owed $25, charged a $25 fee on the $25 balance and on it went. When I tried to log in to my account it was locked to prevent me from making payments. Tried to call them and got transferred from person to person, heavily accented obviously not American phone people. I was very uncomfortable giving them my financial information over the phone, but the woman refused to unlock my online access until AFTER I agreed to make a payment first. Insane. So I cancelled my credit card with them and will NEVER do business with this poo. Got no answer as to why they charged me an annual fee on a locked account. They did not or would not say. Avoid this company unless you want to be ripped off like I was in late fees.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
Where do I begin- what a bunch of frauds. When I first took out the loan for my car I had 2 jobs. My part time job closed down and I am still with my full time job; long story short I fell behind on 2 payments... They demanded I complete their refresh program where my payments would be higher than it is now. How can you tell me to sign up for the refresh program so that I have higher payments and I am struggling to make the current one.
I asked them for the Hardship program where the APR gets lowered so the monthly payments would be lower as well. The rep hung up on me and I called again another rep said they never heard of such program. He then insist I complete the Refresh program; I had him transfer me to a Supervisor who told me I Do not qualify, when I asked why and what are the rules and guidelines, she put me on hold and left me on hold for over 15 minutes. I hung up... I'm like so lost, tired, drained and cried many tears over capital one. They set consumers up to fail.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
I was late with my credit card payment by 4 days. I paid it, looked at my account online, and realized the payment posted but there was no available credit. I called Capital One to be safe and they explained the payment problem and the lady on the other end offered to remove my late payment fee without me asking. This is the second time in 2 years that I have made a late payment with them and they have been nothing but accommodating and courteous to me.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
I get a call saying that fraudulent transactions could have been made against my card. OK, I phone the number and am asked if I want to report fraudulent transactions. No, you called me! Then I am told that no there are not any but there could be, so my card is being cancelled and I will get a new one in a week. Today I booked a vacation using this card; this is what I thought the call was relating to, but no. Now my transaction for my vacation is going to be declined and I have the hassle of having to sort it out and also it being a bit embarrassing. Would be nice if there was a message on my account explaining what had happened and why it was being cancelled rather than having someone telling me it is for my own good!
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015
I have had a Credit Card with Capital One since October 2013, and have been extremely satisfied with this service. I recently had to open another credit card with Chase Bank as my promotional APR was ending for Capital One, and I did not fully appreciate my Capital One account until I moved to another company. Capital One is friendly, understanding, available, responsible, and respectful. I would recommend them to ANYONE.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015
I applied for a Capital One Platinum Prestige card with an introductory 0% APR for the first 12 months. The first month I paid my balance in full, so I didn't see an interest charge. The second month I see an interest charge on my statement. I contact Capital One and they say that the card I applied for does NOT come with the 0% introductory APR, and that it cannot be changed--even though I STILL have the paper copy of the terms and conditions that came in the mail WITH the credit card. So now I'm stuck with almost 25%. I feel scammed.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
Original credit card was Household bank. Capital One purchased them, and started charging a membership fee. I did not ask to be a Capital One customer, nor did I ask for fees. After contacting them, they said they would only remove the fee if I closed the account. If I'm going to do that, I won't honor their contract and they won't get a dime. We consumers need to file a class action suit against these idiots for doing whatever they please. The reason I never had a Capital One is because they charge fees for everything. When someone asks me what's in my wallet, I'm not telling them it's a stupid Capital One. Not honoring an original contract is in my opinion, illegal.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
I have had a Capital One account for years and have never had a bad experience. Their Canadian call center is in NB. The few times I called was always greeted by a friendly voice. Although any issues were minor, they were resolved quickly and easily and I never once had to follow up. Don't understand all the negativity from my friends in the US. Best of luck to getting your issues resolved.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
I was staying at an overseas hotel on business and my employer was paying for my room, along with other employees. Unknown to me, the hotel attempted to put a "block" on funds in my Cap One card to guarantee payment. The block exceeded my credit limit and was denied. I asked the hotel to block only one night and left for another hotel the next day. I wanted to make a point.
Meanwhile, Cap One puts a fraud alert on my card. I'm overseas traveling, I live overseas between assignments, and they want to guarantee my identity, yet the account is paid up, there are no questionable charges, no fraud at all, they just want to guarantee identity and to do that, they want utility bills, W-2s, social card, things I don't have overseas. They won't call my personal banker, or employer. They won't help do their own job. Many calls, overseas phone answering people. They claim to be supervisors but they're not. It's funny, none of them know anything about the situation. I send all types of documentation that I have with me, passport, licenses, HR documents. Finally I call a US HQ in Tampa and find a supervisor. She's pleasant, understanding, apologetic, going to help, review everything, call me back.
A week passes, she calls but says her computer went down. I'm hopeful. She'll call back. Another week, I phone, no one is in to rule on the situation but they have all the information. Interesting. I hear "No authority," "No training." There's no unpaid balance, no misuse of the card, but they can't turn it on. It is a surreal glimpse of what we deserve for relying on machines and the people who are mere extensions of them. This is the future. I've learned. The bank has lost three accounts in six figures. They won't miss me, or you, because we never mattered enough for them to try to keep us.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
We will also rate this company as zero. Capital One is nothing but a bunch of lying scumbags. They will yes you in front of your face and then do the exact opposite. This bank is nothing but a bunch of lying **. We had multiple bank accounts that we wanted to have closed. Spent 3 hours plus on their 800 number supposedly talking to supervisors to have our accounts immediately closed. Out of 8 of them they yes'd us to death for 3 hours saying they were all going to be closed. For the past 3 days only one account got closed. They started charging us maintenance fees without any letters being sent out as they are legally required to do.
Call one time they say they sent the letter out which was a lie. Called again they said they didn't, called 2 more times and got the same old BS lie. Went to their West Caldwell NJ branch and told them to close them, never happened. They said someone from their business banking would call us back, never happened. Called that branch again, and more lies. They said Mike ** would call us back tomorrow, and we said "Yeah right. New year's eve." It's been 5 days already and still nothing. We've have contacted the SEC and filed complaints against this bank.
They start charging you $15 per bank account and are a bunch of scumbags. They want you to have 2 packages in order to avoid a $15 monthly fee, either they're a merchant account, business credit card or loan. Then they set the restrictions in the exact opposite. If you have 1 item and a merchant account, they set restrictions where you have to do $500 a month at either 3% or 4% which basically means you get charged $15 to $20 a month on one side as they waive $15 for only one bank account. It's bait and switch. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE BANK WITH THESE CROOKS.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2015
I have my first credit card with this company. Well when I got the card they said as Long as I pay on time and use card I get increase in 6 months. That's today so I phoned them. Now got to wait 6 more months for increase. So they lied to me. Aqua accepted with 800 limit where Capital One was only 200 so they're not that nice to their customers.
Updated review: Jan. 14, 2015
Someone from CapitalOne contacted me about a week ago and said they would do the right thing and inform the credit reporting agencies to remove any negative marks on my report. It took them a week, but they have promised they will do me right.
Original Review: Jan. 3, 2015
They did a balance transfer that I never authorized. When I found out about this after realizing my credit score had dropped and it's due to the late payments on this account and informed CapOne, at first they accepted responsibility and credit back all the fees/interest AND said they would correct this with the credit reporting agencies. Then I get a letter denying they were ever in the wrong and that I'm out of luck. I've had credit score of mid 700s most of my life and now it's in the mid 600s. They never contacted me that the account is past due nor sent statements. They also can't produce any evidence on who authorized the balance transfer.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2015
I have a credit card payment with Capital One. I always make my payment on time. However I was informed if my payment is made after 8 pm is a late payment but I was not made aware that the payment hours. I called them told them I made my payment on time at 1130 pm which is not the next day but the correct day. I was informed to not worry about it. It will not reflect as one in my statement since I was unaware of the situation. However I called today, spoke to Steve. He said he was a supervisor. Very rude, disrespectful toward me yelling at me on the phone. He told me my payment could be made anytime as long it's not the next day so I ask him what's the problem then with my statement showing late payment if I always made my on time. He started to scream he's going to hung up he doesn't have time to be on the phone with me repeating himself because he contradict himself.
The customer service is bad and they mislead you. I want them to honor what they said regarding the payment, because this hour is crazy people work. 8 pm to make payment is near impossible if you an individual getting home from work at 11pm to 1am. I cannot make call at my job because the rules are I cannot have my phone out and I'm constantly on the phone. I cannot get off the phone to make call I will get fired. They need to have a later time for this payment thing.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2015
I can't even write about it. It happened three days ago and I am still seething from it. The difficulty of the situation was that they planned it right before a holiday of New Year where it would be difficult to get the situation to normal until three days later and they could then add on some extra charges. Luckily, I was better prepared than most. Someone at their company (Or company procedure) makes them want to stretch their muscles and bully the working people. I curse their company and all the ones who were involved. Shame on you Capital One. I can tell you what's in my wallet... your thieving hands.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014
I sent my monthly payment to CapONe by check. After reviewing my checking account CapONe processed my payment twice, once as a check and as a electronic payment. I called my Bank and was told to contact CapOne. I contacted CapOne and they acknowledged they took my money twice out of my checking account. However, it will take them 15 days to refund my money. Until then, I have incurred insufficient fees and my checking account overdrawn. I can not pay my other bills or even buy gas, groceries or my prescriptions. My checking account just gets further and further in the red with checks I had written that are trying to post to my account in addition to NSF fees. CapONe customer service is terrible, I was lucky... somehow I got to speak to a live person!!! Then transferred to 4 more people after that. My problem is still not resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014
I've had my Capital One card for 23 years, and am finally done with them. Not only have I had that card for over two decades, it has been my primary card, with an estimated of $20k/year. All of my bills get auto-paid through it. Two weeks ago (right before Christmas!), I tried to use the card for an online purchase, and it was declined.
After spending about 20 minutes trying different methods, I finally called Capital One. They said my card had been flagged for replacement due to a 'compromise in my card number', and that they had to reissue me a new card. I asked the rep how this could happen, and she said she didn't have that info. I explained to her that it was going to take me hours to get all of my bill auto payments updated with a new CC number - Netflix, phone, electricity, daycare, cable, water, insurance. Changing each of these is like pulling teeth, as I seldom (if ever) log into these accounts. She said she couldn't tell me, so I asked to speak to someone who could. Five minutes later she gets back on the line and made up some excuse. I still don't know why they had to change the number, or how the card was 'compromised'.
So enough of these guys - I've had it with them. There are plenty of CC companies out there, and they now get my business. My advice - avoid these guys like the plague.
Updated review: Jan. 7, 2015
Capital One backed off and lifted the false fraud alert on my account. I will never ever do business with them again, ever! From all the reviews I have read online at different sites, you shouldn't neither. They are the largest credit card company in the America and from what I have read about them they really like to push their weight around to intimidate us.
Well, I wasn't going to buy it and I wasn't going to let them bully me. You shouldn't neither. People stick up for your rights because no one else will. I want to give a very big thanks to Consumer Affairs for their outstanding work and help. They are on OUR side protecting the unjusts that big corporate America is doing to us. Thanks again Consumer Affairs! If people get tired enough of being pushed around and a "class action suit" is doable, count me in!
Original Review: Dec. 29, 2014
First of all before I state my story I would like all people who have complained about Capital One on this site and other sites to consider a Class Action Lawsuit. I have read other horror stories about them and the bullying Capital One likes to do to it's customers. Please, everyone think about the things that Capital One is being allowed to do with no consequences for their actions. I wish there was an attorney out there that would consider taking the case. All of us need help to forcing Capital One to stop this unwarranted behavior.
I have a $300 credit limit on a Capital One Platinum Card. I applied for the card three years ago. There have been some minor issues with them but nothing too serious. On December 19th 2014 I get a call from my ex-wife telling me that Capital One put a fraud alert on my card. Let me back up a bit. I have two sons working and going to college. One is studying for his Master's in finance, and the other is in Nursing School. I recently retired on August 18th 2014 and moved 400 miles from my family. I continued to leave the card with them in case of emergencies, either of my sons needing immediate cash for school, etc.......
Since my sons live at home I contribute $200 a month to the family fund. I'm trying to be a good dad and a helping hand to my ex-wife. So, every month my ex-wife takes $200 cash from an ATM using the Capital One card. This has been going on for months. Or, if she is needs a few bucks in between paychecks I tell her to take the money from the card. She pays me back and I in turn pay off the balance on the card back to 00. Every month that card is paid off in full using my checking account. Please remember that I use my checking account to pay Capital One. As a matter of fact I had an auto loan with them too. I paid every month for 19 months using that exact same checking account. On November 4, 2014 I paid my car off in the amount of $12,981.00 using my checking account. So now you have all the necessary information leading up to December 19, 2014.
Now, over the course of the previous week leading up to December 19th my family had to use the card three times. After they would pull the money out I would go right in behind them and pay the card off back to $00. During that period of time Capital One Fraud Department placed a fraud alert on my card due to the type of usage on the card. I called them up on Dec 19th to ask them what the problem was and why they placed a fraud alert on my card. I was told by a person in that department that due to the usage and my immediately paying the balance off to $00 they suspected fraud was taking place on my card. What the hell! I explained to her that it was me paying off the balance with my CHECKING account and my family was taking the money out for my sons' school needs and my ex-wife to buy Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews. The fraud department person proceeded to ask me all kinds of questions to verify that I am who I say I am. I answered all questions correctly. Now you would think that would be the end of it. Nope, nada, and hell no.
She then proceeds to tell me that they have to call my bank on Monday to verify that it's my account and that the fraud alert will remain for five business days unless I call back on Monday. Little did I know that they needed me on the phone to make a conference call to my bank. I told them I will not allow them to talk to my bank and due to the serious nature of the crime I won't answer anymore of their questions. I told her that I answered every security question correctly and that should suffice. I mentioned to her that I have used the same checking account for 19 months to make my car payments, and that I used that exact checking account to pay off my car on November 4, 2014. I said, "Are you telling me that all those payments and ultimately paying off my car with that checking account came from a fraudulent checking account?" Then all I got was a "canned" reply.
That fraud alert cost me a Walmart credit card. Walmart fraud department called me and said I needed to answer some security questions. This happened three days before I had talked to Capital One fraud department. I asked them why the fraud department would be calling me and they said they can't discuss that with me. Three days later I get a letter from Walmart stating that due to their inability to verify my identity they were going to reject my application. Don't figure.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2014
I applied Capital One credit card and I was denied although my credit card score was 818 at that time. I got a letter from them, explained the reason was because I had too little balance! Actually my total credit card balance was about $3000. I have applied many credit cards from other companies and never had this problem.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014
There was an online payment to CapOne on my checking statement that I didn't understand. Called my bank and CapOne to figure it out and ended up having the money restored to the account. I do have a 2nd checking account and savings account with CapOne, but no credit card. What I didn't realize was that the mysterious online payment was for my Menards card! So, my bad, I guess, but neither my bank nor CapOne figured it out either!
Fast forward a few weeks. I go to use the Menards card and it's declined. Call CapOne and finally find out I have an overdue balance. I paid it, plus the current charges, over the phone. Case closed--not so fast. Go to use Menards card again and it's declined again! Call CapOne and they tell me the card is cancelled due to late payment... WHAT??? Condescending customer rep tells me it's all spelled out in the cardholder agreement (that you know no one ever reads!) and that I will have to reapply for a new card! No warning, letter, email, nothing! Well, that ain't happening, folks. My business and $30,000+ in both accounts will be going elsewhere. I will be writing to CapOne as well as Menards. Not that either of them will care a rat's behind, but it will make me feel better. Do not patronize these charlatans! Rant over!
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
I opened a Capital One credit card through Guitar center for a little bit of fun in August. Small credit line and tiny monthly payments made this indulgent purchase palatable for the wife. All is fine and I register online for automatic payments, however I change banks midway through September and forget to update this banking information on Capital One and therefore miss the first payment. I am very kindly contacted by the customer service team and we set up the new banking information over the phone and also set up the direct debit every month with the customer service lady on the phone. All seems to be fine. Oh by the way send me electronic statements whilst we have her on the phone as this seems much more efficient.
Fast forward to December 24th (today) and exactly 87 days since the last phone call, I have a call from my credit monitoring agency, I have a delinquency 30 day late notice posted to my account today from Capital One. Must be some sort of mistake I am thinking I will give them a call and find out. Actually no there is no mistake on their end of course! The payment made on 28th of September was a one-time payment and they don't even set automatic payments up over the phone. So I have now missed October, November and December's payments and when I ask why didn't I get a phone call or an email stating that I was overdue or late, their response is "That is not our responsibility to let customers know they are late or will be reported to the credit bureau. The call that you received on the 28th of September to let you know you were late was a courtesy and you should be grateful we let you know at that time."
The guy actually went as far as to suggest I should learn how to use my email properly to check my statements. (FYI - I recorded the hour long conversations with both customer service representatives, I will post that online as it is perfectly legal to do so since as the calls started they inform that calls may be monitored and recorded for security purposes - that works both ways). Obviously I am stunned with this response. According to Capital One, they were sending me email statements, which while technically true is not really that accurate. The email they send you states "Account Statement Available" but you have to login and check. For such a small monthly payment I did not think it was necessary to check every month and actually completely forgot about this account as I was told by Capital One that we had setup the monthly payments.
What blows my mind is that a few days ago, I did get an email which stated I was late on my December payment which I have moved to rectify immediately. Why didn't I get the same email in October and November? I would have taken care of this immediately! Now for a luxury small purchase I am going to pay the price for the next 7 years until this drops off my credit report. Any other financial institution I have ever dealt with if you are late by a day they will hound me until I get the issue resolved. I was a day late dropping off the mortgage check last month as we came back from vacation late; I had about 50 missed calls when we landed from Wells Fargo and it got sorted out very quickly indeed!
Capital One as far as I can see, want to lure you in with 0% deals and the trick you out of them and into paying their interest and late fees. I have no problem if that is their game since I will never use them ever again, close my business and personal accounts with them and tell everyone I know what thieves they are. However when they go as far as to report me to the credit bureaus without notification, and in essence completely and utterly destroying my financial portfolio and refuse to accept that there is accountability on both sides, I believe this is quite possibly the worst and morally corrupt company I have ever dealt.
On a final note, the last chap I spoke with was very helpful. He has given me the fax number and address to write to the appropriate people explaining as I have done here. He even told me of a similar story only yesterday where the customer was not receiving statements either by mail or e-mail so didn't know he was delinquent and they still reported him to the credit bureau. What a complete and total bunch of thieves. It really says a lot when Bank of America customer service can beat another financial institution as well known as Capital One. What's in my wallet now? Not this company ever again.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2014
I had card fraud in the first three weeks and I was out of town for my Father-in-laws funeral. After the service we were on our way to the burial and stopped to get gas. My card was declined and I called Capital One which put a hold on my card for unusual card usage. I had no cash and a limited amount of time to get to the burial in another town hours away. After being on the phone for 45 minutes and hearing how they should have called me but didn't, I was able to get a one time ATM withdrawal and head to the burial. We lost too much time and did not arrive until the service was over and my wife was devastated.
Capital One unlike most banks, does not identify their card transactions with an ID until after the transaction has been processed. We were out of town and my mobile banking had many transactions but all of them were labeled pending transaction not Sears, WalMart or Texaco. When I called and asked why every transaction was not immediately identified they said if I call them they can tell me what each one is but I won't know until they finish processing which could take up to three days. WOW! NOBODY DOES THIS.
This way of doing business make it easier to fraud a customer of Captial One because every transaction is anonymous until processed so you have to carry your paper register around with you and update it constantly or a transaction may not get caught for several days. Even the fraud group told me I needed to wait for the fraud transactions to finish processing before they could do anything and again I say WOW. The employees at every level of Capital One could not explain to me why their software does not ID transactions instantly like all other banks have been doing for decades. I had to get to the executive level at Corporate to finally get ANY kind of resolution to the fraud and get some money back in my account.
The lack of ID with transactions has been a major complaint by Capital One customers and they plan to fix it in a YEAR OR SO! Capital One is clueless and they need to get beyond the walls of their own castle and take note of how the competition has been doing business for decades. I believe there is too much employee referral hiring going on for that in house $1000.00 bonus instead of actual education and experience.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2014
I opened an account with Cap-one several years ago being told at the time that I could choose my due date. I chose the 19th to fit my pay schedule. I was allowed a $3500 limit. All well and good for about 2 years. Then I receive the next statement informing me that I'm being charged a $35 'late payment' fee and the interest rate goes from 9% to 19%!!! I called to ask why I was being charged a late fee, cause I payed my monthly bill on the 17th. I was told that because "it was too late in the month for their accounting unit to process billing", they had "opted" to change my due date to the 16th! I asked the associate to reduce the interest rate because they had given me no warning of this action and was told "You'll need to pay on time for a year before we can process your request"!!
After hour upon hour of getting nowhere fast with these people, I paid through the nose for 11 months , whereupon I receive ANOTHER statement showing a "late fee"!! When asked what the story was this time, I was told "Because the due date was after the 15th, it was too late in the billing cycle for the accounting dept. to process the account, so they had CHANGED THE DUE DATE to the 13th"!!! They recommended I invest in "Account Protection" to avoid such miseries. $.89 per hundred $ account balance! Even though I knew it was a complete ripoff, I agreed to enroll, if I could pick my own due date. I was told I could, "Just go online and submit your request."
Once online I found I could choose from either the 9th or the 13th, NO OTHER OPTIONS!! Again, struggling to stay current, I continued to pay and pay! It came to a head when my wife lost her job, and we were in dire straights to pay our rent, that I called about the "account protection" plan, and was informed that "Seeing as it is not YOU personally 'out of work' and your wife is not named on the account, WE can do NOTHING to help you"!! That's where 'it' tore. "If you can't or WON'T try to help me, I can't continue to pay YOU!" After MORE endless, futile attempted negotiations, I have found myself in a COURT ORDERED GARNISHMENT for a sum no less than $4890!!!!!!! If you have a 'Capital One' account... CLOSE IT!!!! Be DONE with them!!! Find something else to put 'In Your Wallet'!!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
I received a letter from Capital One informing I was denied a requested increase of my maximum limitation????? I sense a problem because I don't own or have a credit card from any company. Years ago when the credit card company started revolving credit, meaning no more grace period and your new payment date started the moment you used your credit card for your purchase, that was the day I cut up all my credit cards, closed all my accounts and paid off all my debt. Since then I was in a terrible helicopter accident which left me bed bound with a broken spine in 3 places. Capital one best get their P&Q cleaned up cuz I owe them not a penny cuz I will never allow a crooked company steal my money like they used to do. Therefore, if you dare to have me as a customer without my consent, I will take a large amount of your money through a lawsuit you will receive from my attorney's and I. The end.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
I have been a Capital One account holder for several years and had always been happy with my service. Six weeks ago, my credit card was declined and when I called customer service, I was told that someone had called with my personal information, reported the card missing, and had requested the card sent to an address in Miami. I put a fraud alert on my account, set up a safe password, asked that my cell phone be called if the password could not be confirmed, and contacted the credit bureaus about identity theft.
A few days later I received a phone call from Capital One. The representative said they had someone pretending to be me on the line checking on the status of their new card. I informed them that the person was fake and they said they would take care of it on their end. A week later I received a new credit card. Two days later it was declined when I tried to use it. The Fraud Department told me that they had accidentally issued me an old compromised credit card number from two years ago. New card issued. This time, I found out it was deactivated before I even had a chance to activate it. The Fraud department told me that someone had called the automated line and reported a lost/stolen card. I was told a restriction was being placed on my account, which would prevent any individual from reporting a lost/stolen card through an automated system.
Another new card issued. I had this card for about a week before it was declined, again, in a store. The Fraud department said that the restrictions were never put on my account and that someone has canceled the card through the automated system. They also let me know that someone has my account information, which at this point, I am very much well aware of. They are now sending me my fourth card in six weeks.
I have zero confidence that Capital One had taken this seriously, and that they are capable of preventing this from happening again. I would cancel my card if I wasn't so concerned that they would issue a card to someone else with my information and name. They have been unable to provide me any information about what happened when they had the identity thief on.the.other.line. A few times I have not been asked for the "safe" password that I set up to safeguard my account. This is the only credit card/account that I have had any on-going identity theft issues with.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2014
I applied for, and was approved for a 1500 Capital One MasterCard about 9 months ago. I held this card in good standing, and kept paying off the balance every pay day. I received a notice of parcel/letter in my mailbox in September of 2014. When I went to the post office to pick up my parcel, it was a letter from Capital One. It explained that because I had applied for my card online, Canadian law required that I submit physical identification to keep my account active. I returned to the post office with my ID. The post office then placed the conformation stamp required, and I sent the letter back to Capital One. I went on using my card as per usual, and was even rewarded with a $5,000 credit limit increase, for keeping up with my payments on Dec 10th.
After making a payment of $400 on Dec 15th, I decided to check my online Capital One account to ensure that my payment would bring my balance owing to zero dollars. Upon logging in to my online account, a message outlined in red stated "This account is currently restricted. Please give us a call at 1-800 481 3239 for help." So I call the number. I'm told that I needed to provide physical identification, and that a package was being sent for me to have stamped at the post office... The exact same run around that I already went through in September. They're saying that they won't re-activate my account. They said they have nothing on record showing that I have already provided them the proof of I.D. that they need.
When I asked them why I wasn't sent a warning of this pending restriction, they said "they sent me letters." I said “What letters? I have not received one letter, phone call, message in online banking, or email of any kind warning me of any pending account restrictions.” Capital One basically suspended my account, without warning, 10 days before Christmas, on the exact day that I was planning to buy gifts for my family (with the card in question). Even when I explained my situation, that they were basically ruining Christmas for my family, they refused to re activate my account, until I resubmit that package that I already submitted in September.
Now, I am not saying that Capital One ripped me off, or anything like that, but what they did do was turn me off, to the point of wishing to close my account, and getting a credit card through another financial institution. The timing of this whole thing stinks. I feel I am being punished because they lost my paperwork. I also feel that had they warned me of an impending account suspension (in any fashion), this could have been resolved, long before the account was ever suspended. They sent me a letter of a $5,000.00 credit limit increase just 5 days before they suspended my account! Merry Christmas Capital One!!!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
When my first payment was due, I attempted to pay online. I tried to access my account and it kept pulling up someone else's info based on my information it asked me for. Therefore I sent my payment through my banks online bill pay. I then received a call from a Capital One rep who inquired about my payment. I advised him of the errors I was having on the website and he told me he was aware and that I would not be charged a late fee. My next bill I see a late fee charge and called in and asked for it to be waived and was told it would be done. I now get another bill showing that it has not been waived and they have applied part of my payment to this fee they were suppose to waive. I call again today to be told since part of the fee is paid they can't waive it. Asked to speak to supervisor and that was not done. I was told they will see what they can do and that I have to call back again in 5 days.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014
I posted payment online through Capital One website and followed up two days later. When I checked my accounts no record of payments and no record of increased of additional money to bottom line of card account. Called and was told no record.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2014
So I've had my car for over a year. I took out a loan for a little over $9600.00. They took out (7) payments in 2 months - not authorized. Because I was behind 1 month I paid well over $2000 - heck $3000 by now and every payoff is $8262.00. I calculated all payments I made - I should owe about $6970?? I called to find out what’s going on. I was told “DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT”, then was hung up on. I called again for a history of my payments. (TALKING TO A SUPERVISOR) She said hold… 5 min later click! Call again. Found out I had to pay $50 more on my monthly payment for a late charge ($10 a mo. I’m late). I said ok, but my principal should still be lower. They said I'm charged $4.17 a day I'm late. I asked, “I thought the $10 was a late fee and still the amount I owe would still be lower than what you say I owe.” I said, “Can you please explain that?” She said "hold on" then CLICK!
I called again. They pulled up my file. I said all I want was a history because I’m confused on the amount I owe. She said “I'll send it to you in a few days” and click. I've called in payments so they would be on time. They said to call in a few days. Well it made it late... DO NOT GET A LOAN CREDIT CARD OR WHATEVER THEY HAVE. THEY ARE SCAMMERS, THIEVES AND SO ON. Ruined my credit and life.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014
Marked my card as having fraudulent activity BEFORE it was even activated! Told them to cancel the account, they refused to do so before I sent in 8 documents to prove who I am and where I live. Utterly moronic. The representatives clearly were not American and could barely speak coherent/understandable English. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE!
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2014
Several years ago I applied for a Capital One credit card solely for the purpose of on-line purchases. After my first purchase, there were unauthorized items on my statement. I contacted Capital One to report it. They said they would have to close that account, open another one for me in order to process the fraudulent items. They promised they could close the second account immediately. It's been 3 years and just got another statement. I've asked several times and even written and faxed them to close it. They still won't. WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND OR USE THEM.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2014
Capital One Bank & its agents embossed my PIN number on the front of my debit card!!! This is what is known as banking factual and contractual disputes. What is the penalty for bank embossing a customer's PIN numbers on debit cards for consumers?
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
I deposited over $6,000.00 in cash to my Cap 1 card to pay for a purchase. When it came time to pay by cc Cap 1 declined payment even though I had this money as a credit on my account. I had to pay by wire transfer in the end, causing me extra time and money in so doing. So I wrote a Cap 1 cheque on my account for the full amount that I was in credit for. This Cap 1 had the audacity to return 'NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS' again despite this being MY money and as a credit on my Cap 1 account. I have written smaller cheques and am waiting to see if they clear.
As far as I can see returning a cheque as 'INSUFFICIENT FUNDS' when there is SUFFICIENT FUNDS is illegal, and I could end up paying for this illegal maneuver by Cap 1. I would really like to speak to a lawyer about this but have no idea how to find one who deals with this kind of situation.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
Cap 1 does give Credit when no one else will. They have complicated, and confusing payment management. I have learned, listened, always pay on time, check my balance often. Do not consider myself a bad credit card holder pulling my score 40 plus points. But trying to get approved for a better class of cc, is something I have worked for. Pre Approving me, then denying me for a bad credit card, feels malicious and unfair. I am at a complicated place with this company. Asking them to Validate Accts does not seem too much to ask for. They seem to have enough info to place negative information on my Credit Reports. I have no balances on any cards that I know were legitimately mine. Expect a big bank to use and apply the laws that protect consumers from fraudulent items.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
Paid them on November 3, 2014 for capital one, settle in full paid 290. Capital one settle in full. Capital says owe 196. Capital one still sent this month saying I still owe them 196.00 which is a lie. As per the cbe group Mr. ** and ** settle in full. Will send a letter to them. Since capital one sold the bill to cbe group they represent them and it was settle in full so I do not owe Capital One anything. They are reporting I owe them 196.00. Remove the 196 from my credit report and as per cbe group remove from my credit report. Deletion letter.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014
I have had a Capital One card for several years and was always a good customer - paying what was due on time. In May of 2013, helping a friend out, I Shattered my foot in 27 pieces and was out of work due to this. My wife decided to clean out my bank account and divorced me because she did not want to take care of a cripple. This left me in dire straits, looking for an apartment, out of work, not able to walk, and having to rely on the food bank for food. I was not able to make my min. payment to Capital One for several months. Capital One contacted me. I explained my situation, and the offered me a settlement of $47.60 per month, 0% interest for 60 months and an update to the credit bureau that I am making my payments on time to save my credit.
I got a letter in writing from them with all the terms and the agreements, due dates etc. One of the terms was that if I was 180 days past due in the first 6 months, the agreement would be null and void (Fair enough). I made the first payment of $50.00, then contacted them for the following 2 months saying that I literally had no money and could not make the payment for those 2 months (60 days). Since then I have been making regular payments of $50.00 TWICE a month, which is double of what they wanted.
The agreement started in Feb of 2014, and in June of 2014 they forwarded my account to a collection agency which does not honor the agreement I made with Capital One and the letter that Capital One gave me. Capital One did not even inform me that it was in collections until I called to see what my balance still owing was. I called in October of 2014 and that is when I found out that my payments were going to the collection agency from Capital One. To make matters worse, I have been charged interest all these months from the collection agency which the letter clearly states Capital One would NOT do and they also failed to update my status as the letter promised, with the credit bureau.
I cannot even call Capital one, because as soon as they get your account number they automatically transfer you to the collection agency and they tell you "Oh well, there is nothing you can do." You have to pay us or ruin your credit further. It is beyond frustrating. It boggles my mind that they can send you an agreement IN WRITING which is a legal document, and then do the opposite of what they promised without letting you know. I recommend staying as far away from this company as possible unless you have a ton of money and fight them with an army of top notch lawyers. Sadly, I am working my butt off to pay rent and for food and do not have that luxury.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2014
I have been with this company 7 years. Made my payments on time except a 60-day past due in Feb 2011 which they will not forgive. I have Chase and Credit One and they gave me $2k and $1k respectively but oh no, not Capital One. Well that's why Chase is leading as the number one credit card company because they are smart. Capital One you are stingy... I can't wait to close this stupid account when I get my credit to where it needs to be which is soon.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2014
Have placed multiple accts past due severe delinquent. Hired Lexington Law to help with my CR problems insisting that only 2 accounts are mine and they were from Orchard bank and never lte. LL requesting Cap 1 to prove they were my accts. I recently applied for Quicksilver Rewards Card I was Pre-APPROVED for. Well, I went for it then got the 5-7 day wait. After a few weeks, they requested SS#, Drivers license #, address. I sent in copies of everything. After another 2 weeks, I got a letter requesting the same info resent it in their envelope. The next day got my denial for not able to verify info. Then they sent me a letter requesting my tax information on an acct that is not mine, threatening me a 50 dollar fine. Sent me a letter with my name on the top but addressed to a name in Chinese, it's a restaurant. Sending all this info to my Law Firm. Crooked bank. I contacted CAP 1 complained to them, but they don't care. They wanted me to send confidential info an acct that's mine to use against me, I think. Kept copies of all the letters. Have forwarded to Lexington Law.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
When I called, I happened to be transferred, to give my personal information all over again after the first person, just to pay a bill without having my issue resolved. Now I am writing this review, while on the cellphone for thirty one minutes, trying to be transferred to another supervisor higher than the one who cannot help me to give someone a note on that, because his policy or state regulation do not help him understand me, just ignore me on what I'm having. This is chris **, last he told me two more minutes until someone is able to hear me. Now is thirty four minutes and continues...
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
I like the quicksilver card for the 1.5% cash back. However, the customer service is terrible. I traveled to Vegas and called them a few days before to make sure they would not decline my card. I was told I don't need to report travel within the 50 states. When I got to Vegas my card was declined when paying for my hotel. This happened on 10/17. I called Capital One and they told me I could not use my card anymore. They told me they canceled my card on 10/16 and sent me a new one in the mail because of the Home Depot breach. They told me it should arrive in a few business days around 10/21. I appreciate they take security seriously and sent me a new card. However, they should not cancel my current card before my new card even arrives in the mail. No matter how upset I got, they could not help me on the phone.
Later that night, I checked my email. There was an automatic email from Capital One that said there was suspicious activity on my account. It asked me if I should allow the new charges. I clicked yes. I was then able to use my card again. My conclusion is that the customer service people (even the manager that it was escalated to) don't know what they are talking about. They did not cancel my card like they said they did. All I had to do was click on the email link. They caused me too much unnecessary stress.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2014
NOT FOR THE WORKING PEOPLE AT NIGHT THAT NEEDS TO LOG ON DURING OFF PEAK HOURS. NORMALLY GET, "We're problem solving. Sorry for the delay, but we're working to fix a snag in our Online Banking system. We'll be back shortly, so please log in a bit later. Can't wait? Call us at 1-877-442-3764 any day between 7 am and 11 pm EST.". It's not one thing, it's another. So I often have to blindly pay my bills and periodically, get hit with $35 overdraft fees that they refuse to return even though the deposit is done the same day.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
Received mail, preapproved for card...up to $1500...used and today received bill for 100 dollars. I called asking what no enrollment fees meant, was it the same as annual fee? Girl said no, I asked again what enrollment fee was...again she said I was not charged...again I asked...same reply. Then per their mail out, which read call them if I wanted to change due date on payment, I requested a change and was told in 2 months it would be changed. Needless to say, I am reporting to all agencies that handle these matters.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
Experienced a hardship lately, I called Capital One to advise them of the hardship and that my account will go delinquent. I ask if there was anything they can do to avoid me going into default or filing bankruptcy. I spoke with 4 different individuals and they all said the same thing. Once I asked for the name and physical address of the CEO the last representative tried to assist me and stating that he will submit paperwork. I will continue to pursue contacting the CEO Richard Fairbanks.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
I applied for a 360 Capital One checking account and was denied based on a credit report. Fine they have their rules. Next thing I know I'm getting a letter in the mail greatly reducing my credit card line based on this credit report. When I spoke to people at Capital One, I was informed that Capital One Bank, Capital One Credit Card and Capital One 360 (mobile banking) were all different entities that don't mingle. Well obviously not! Someone better get their stories straight because guess what's not in my wallet!!!!!!!
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
Somehow our account was changed from paper to paperless statements. My husband made a purchase on the card. Today we checked our credit report and noticed that there was a negative report made. Upon checking into the matter, we discovered that it was our Capital One card. Myself, being a stay at home Mom, I pay the bills after my husband deposits the money. Never receiving a statement, I never looked at our account. To make a long story short, after contacting them, they ABSOLUTELY REFUSED to remove this from my husband's credit report, stating that they were not at fault. I agreed that it wasn't their fault, however being a loyal customer for over 10 years with never a missed payment and always paying in full, requested that they please remove this. They would not. They are not out to HELP the consumer, but to HURT them!
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2014
I received a new 360 CapitalOne debit card a few weeks ago. My current card was still good through 2016 so I was in no rush to activate the new one. In the middle of a Nor'easter I went to the '99 to pick up dinner. The card was declined 3 times. Calling CapitalOne from the car, I had to drive home (thru driving rain) and pick up the new card - which CapitalOne said had been automatically activated when they automatically deactivated my current card. Just in case, I grabbed a Chase card. Guess what? The new CapitalOne card was also declined! I used the Chase Card. Luckily, I was 10 minutes home from home. What if I had been hours from home? Or traveling? Many people rely one card. Result of this action by CapitalOne? I now use AM Ex.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2014
I got a Capital One Journey in order to build my credit since I'm a college student and didn't have any. I got the Journey because my cousin recommended it. It seemed nice but looks can be deceiving. I got the card and made payments on time, but ended up hitting a difficult financial situation and was left making regular payments to pay down the debt, but of course still needed to use the card to help build my score. I got some interest charges, nothing major and really my fault and not where my quarrel with them lies. Their mobile banking fails to work, conveniently when I want to make a payment. Same issues when trying to access on a computer. It's always something whether (EXTREMELY) long load times, errors, etc.
They lack in what other cards (my current ones and also my favorites are the Citi Thank You and Discover It) provide in terms of benefits, service, assistance and other great perks (not to mention they allow you to make payments without constant issues). Anytime I try to contact Capital One I explain my issues and basically get talked in circles, which leads me to my biggest issue which is upsetting me the most. I made a series of payments to pay off the card (2 through my bank and 2 balance transfers). After the payments posted, hold were placed on all payments (bear in mind the card was NOT maxed out). I continually checked the balance and saw the payments each slowly get reversed one by one, even the ones paid from my checking account.
Now at this point my cards maxed out (literally by itself) and the payments from my checking account have disappeared. Of course customer service is no help because you can never reach them. I'm hoping to resolve these issues soon so I don't have to deal with these crooks anymore. I can't close the account either because it would negatively affect my score, so I've tossed the card into my safe, never EVER to be used again. I used to vouch for Capital One and recommend it to friends and family. Now I tell everyone avoid them like the plague and get a Citibank or Discover (just my favorites from experience, I'm sure there are plenty other fantastic companies out there). Getting this Capital One is the biggest mistake I ever made. I sincerely hope no one else makes the same mistake.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2014
I have the same experience as John, from Florida. I have an excellent credit record, but TransUnion and Capital One, do not think that's enough! They denied me credit for ridiculous reasons, so after patiently listening to the customer representative reciting from a pre-written script why Capital One denies credit, I ask for a supervisor with exactly the same results! These people who Capital One hires to answer the phone, it seems to me, they are all very narrow minded, which goes to show the mind of the guys at their executive office! Why does Capital One bother to send pre-approved credit card offers and then denies credit. I am sure there is an ulterior reason for these actions....Time will tell, when the Consumer Financial Protection Office of the Federal Government finishes their investigation of Capital One wrongdoings!
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2014
In March 13 2014 I decided I wanted to consolidate all of my credit cards and creditors. I went to my bank and was able to get an unsecured loan to pay all of these creditors off. My bank that I got the loan from told me I did not need to worry about contacting these companies because of the letter my bank sent all of these companies with my signature on them. Come to find out in the month of May, I received a bill from Capital One stating that I owe money from a couple of charges that were made in May.
So I called Capital One and spoke with customer service stating what had happened and they for some reason transferred me to the fraud department. I really don't know why they did what they did because what I was saying was not fraud but totally their fault which they do not want to admit because all of the other companies got the letter and they say that they didn't receive the letter.
Trust factor is totally gone with them. I have been dealing with this company up to this time and it's not over. I am not going to pay something that should have not been charged on my account seeing that said account should have been closed on March 19 2014 when they received the pay off check from my bank and the account has been reconciled according to my bank. I'm thinking at this point I am going to have to speak with an attorney about this and see what my options are because I am not going to pay for Capital One's mistakes. Capital One are bullies and can not be trusted to see what's in your wallet. I hope this helps others before they decide to get a credit card with them.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2014
I obtained a Capital One card in June 2014, with a credit limit of $300.00, in making an attempt to improve my credit scores. June through August seemed to go smoothly, with my paying off my entire amount owed ever time, on time. I then received an e-mail from Capital One urgently requesting that I contact them, citing that there appeared to be several fraudulent charges on my card beginning on Sept 4, 2014. After reviewing the charges, I spoke with them, and agreed that they were indeed fraudulent. I was then assured by Capital One that these charges would be dismissed, my current card cancelled right away, and I would be issued a new card right away. I received the new card 3 days later, and started to use it. As of Oct 3, 2014, I went into my account on-line to pay my bill, and lo and behold, 2 of the fraudulent charges from 4 & 5 Sept were still there, a new fraudulent charge dated 20 Sept (all 3 on the card that I was told was cancelled), and a new fraudulent charge dated Oct 3, 2014 on my new card! All from the same companies involved from the initial fraudulent charges from 4-5 Sept 2014.
I called Capital One tonight (Oct 4, 2014) and waited for 30 minutes to speak with someone in the Fraud Department, with no satisfaction, being informed that these charges were still pending at the time, so that's why they still appeared. I was told nothing of this in my original conversation back on 4 Sept 2014. I then asked why they would allow these to go through, already knowing that they were fraudulent (on a card that was supposed to have been cancelled, nevertheless), and be allowed to be posted to my account. I also asked why these companies were not blocked immediately after discovering the fraud. I also confronted them with the fact that my original card had indeed NOT been cancelled, and that I now had TWO cards on my account! I was then told that I should have REQUESTED that the companies be blocked. I reminded them that Capital One had contacted ME about this fraud, and that since they also agreed that it was fraud should be responsible for blocking them in the first place.
I was then transferred to their Customer Service, who parroted everything the Fraud Department said. He then said he would transfer me to someone else in the Fraud Department. The line then went dead. I called back, having to then wait for a good 45 minutes (I was not giving up) to try to speak to someone else in the Fraud Department, and spoke with someone named Chrissy who was very rude. She reviewed my records, and informed me that the charges would be taken off, which would be reflected in 72 hours, and that these companies would be blocked. I informed her that should this happen again, I will take action (not sure how, since I do not have money for a lawyer). I also informed her that Capital One does not make me feel very safe and secure in utilizing their card. In neither conversation on either Sept 4, or 4 Oct (tonight) was I even given reference numbers, even though Ive requested this. How does one go about cancelling this card?
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2014
Due to job loss and medical bills our family got into a very tight financial situation. We tried to keep up with all our bills, but at times would fall behind. A call to any of our creditors provided workable solutions to help us get caught up - except for one place and that is Capital One. They won't offer solutions, they won't offer any help. The only thing they repeat is for you to pay the ridiculous minimum payment that goes up every month because of how they calculate "late balances." When a client calls in, willing to work out a solution to PAY them and they can offer nothing, then something is wrong with that company. Jimmy Fallon should be ashamed of ever having associated himself with such a terrible company.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2014
For every store credit card I have opened that uses Capitol One as the bank, I have had months where I do not receive my digital statements. Then when the statement is delivered the next month I have been assessed interest and late fees. When I call to complain they always say the statements are sent out but because deleted or junk email is deleted after less than a month, I have no records to look back on to verify their claim. They also say it is my responsibility to make sure I check on the accounts every month, as I promised to do when I signed the contract/agreement. In other words Capitol One takes no responsibility even when they don't do what they say they will do as part of the agreement.
I have even resorted to creating a spreadsheet of accounts to make sure I don't forget any. But the current case in point, Menard's Big Card processed by Capitol One. The last statement I received did not include the most recent purchase. So even though I paid off the existing balance in full in August, I did not receive the September digital statement and so didn't realize there was still a balance for the most recent purchase. I feel Capitol One engages in fraudulent activity in order to increase revenues by failing to deliver digital statements every month. Capitol One counts on customers failing to be vigilant enough and not noticing when a statement is not received.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2014
I was denied a transaction of approximately $850 in Chicago at a major retailer. I had over $3500 in open credit. In over 15 years with this card I have never been denied. Cap One suspended my account and would not explain why they were worried about fraud and quickly opened the account. My only guess as to why I was denied is that the store is located in a poor black area in Chicago. Is Cap One racially profiling?
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2014
I have had a Capital One credit card for over 10 years and went to apply for a Capital One Venture card over a month ago. I received an email from them asking how I like my card. Card??? What card?? A month later and still no card. I called 10-12 times asking if they could be fedexed or at least sent 2 day. Yes, of course, I was assured. One week later, no card, no tracking numbers, nothing! I ordered more cards and still never received anything. I was told they were not sent out express, they don't have a tracking number, they had issues, they understand my frustration (really?- I find that hard to believe!) I was told this morning that a card was definitely going out today and should be here by Wednesday - not holding my breath - that's for sure! I guess they really do not care about customer service. I will be canceling all my cards and moving on! Can't imagine the hassle trying to redeem my points!

Reviewed Sept. 20, 2014
I was living/working overseas for two years and had $ under $1,000 in charges on Capital One CC. I paid it down to $350, due to overseas post it seemed my payments were arriving late and the interest rate went up to 29%, I tried to dispute this as I had tried to pay by phone on several occasions! I cancelled the card and they still charged me a yearly fee to which they added that 29% interest. While I was disputing this they sent it to collections and on to a lawyer.... Gary H. Kreppel, P.C. At which time he told me "our law firm is hired by Capital One, you need to pay $4,454.00, immediately! While you can try to fight this, it will cost you millions and you will lose more than $4,454.00 and it will be a lengthy costly process. So it will be in your favor to just pay". That was $3,000 more than I owed but I was frightened and did not want to lose my house.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2014
Replaced a CIBC card in 2011 with a credit limit of over $20000 with Capital One Aspire expecting a similar limit. Card arrived with a limit of $7500. This was not enough to manage monthly expenses. They were told as such and an adjustment was promised after the first billing cycle. This did not occur. Many hours were spent in follow-up, negotiation and escalation. Constant answer is that "no limit increase" is rigid company policy and that early conversations were incorrect. Monthly balances are always paid in full, credit rating is excellent, household income exceeds requirement. This lack of flexibility is encouraging me to seek an alternative. I would be very wary in investing in the corporation.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2014
Capital One Bank is a scam. They took money out of my bank account for a paid in full credit account. I took them to court and won. They refuse to pay. So how do you get money out of a corporation like that. So don’t get their credit card - this could happen to you!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014
They had offered that when you opened up a new account of minimum $500 you will get 75 in your account. I called up a rep. She said I clicked the buttons which said I will get 75 and I can open as many. I did just that. However 3 months later I did not receive the rewards. I called them up. Now she said I was not qualified. How does that work!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014
I received a deluge of mailings from Capital One for a 7.99% for life (no matter what) credit card! I had the card for several years. I charged and paid off thousands of dollars worth of business expenses. In Dec. of 2008 I had a stroke. For a period I was fighting for my life. During that period I did not pay any of my debts. Capital One decided that I should be punished, so, they raised my interest rate to as much as 21.99%. They found some fly by night law firm to sue me. When we went to court and I explained what had happened, The law firm dropped the case. Little did I know that Capital One was not through with me. I am constantly harassed by other law firms and collection agencies!! In addition my credit is ruined by Capital One!!
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2014
My mother is 91 years old, lives in an alzheimer's facility in Florida and is in the end stages of this dreadful disease. She does not have a Capital One credit card. I am her POA on everything and I am also on her bank accounts. I received a call today from the fraud dept of Cap One regarding a possible credit card fraud on a CapOne credit card in my mother's name. After I explained her circumstances to this person....more than 6 times.... she continued to insist that she needed to talk to my mother and if not, then she needed to leave a message for her to call them.........WHAT??!!.. I just tell you that my mother is under hospice care and in the end stages of Alzheimer's and you insist on talking to her????
I continued to tell this person that I had POA and that I was also on all of my Mother's bank accounts and that she nor I have any CapOne credit card accounts and if they showed an open credit card account, then it was most definitely a fraud and to cancel it immediately. She refused to accept this information and kept insisting to talk with my mother. I asked to speak to a manager and after holding for several minutes a supervisor came on the line and parroted the exact same words as the first person that called. I fired back with my same information and after a few minutes going back and forth I became so upset that I hung up the phone! I will be closing all of our CapOne accounts and switching banks!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2014
I had a credit card with Capital One that I could increase the credit limit on by depositing money. I had a 2200 credit limit when I deposited an additional 1,000. The card however had a limit of 3,000 so they owed me a refund of roughly 200 dollars. I received an electronic deposit from them of 100 dollars, which should have been 200. When I called, after speaking to multiple customer service reps and being put on hold several times finally someone looked at my account. They acknowledged and agreed a refund of 100 dollars was owed, and promised to send a check.
The check never arrived. Roughly a month later I called again and I was on the phone for roughly an hour this time, talking to multiple customer service reps again, and was put on hold several times again. This time they told me they didn't know what I was talking about, no refund was owed and no check was in the mail. The customer service rep I talked to didn't even know when or how I would be receiving my refund of deposits. Just a horrible horrible experience.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2014
I had a Line of Equity Account, which turned out to be a balloon note and was notified the month it was due, which was Feb 2012. I contacted Capital One and asked for options as I could not pay it off. I was subsequently notified that a fixed rate loan was the only option. I filled out the paper work and waited. I finally contacted them and was told that it had "fallen in the cracks."
In Dec 2012, my wife filed for divorce and the assets were frozen. My attorney unsuccessfully requested several times that I be allowed to refinance the house. In May 2014, the assets were finally divided and I immediately withdrew funds from my Savings Plan and retired the debt. My credit report at this time only showed the debt as late for March through May 2012. As soon as I contacted Capital One for a payoff amount, they retroactively showed the debt as 120 days late from June 2013 through May 2014. I called them and was told that they could do nothing and I had to file a dispute with the Credit Bureaus. When I did that, Capital One now retroactively showed the debt 120 days late from June 2012 through May 2014.
The punitive actions by Capital One have left my finances in a shambles. I am saddled with the majority of the community debt from the divorce, incurred the tax liability of the withdrawal from my Savings Plan to payoff Capital One and was expecting to refinance the domicile to recover. Instead, my credit rating is decimated and I cannot refinance the house for a year because of the late payments on my credit report.
Requests to Capital One for an explanation of the punitive retroactive late payments have gone unanswered. Their customer relations is non-existent and the fact that the debt was given a non-accrual status thwarted efforts in early 2014 to refinance the house as they initially refused to provide a VOM to the lender. This account has been one bad experience after another.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2014
After I got a divorce in 2002 my ex got a card for credit from Capital One. Well in 2014 September 8th, they are calling me because she is not paying the card. This needs to stop. I have the listings. We are 100% divorced. It shows me as a relative on these site. No I am not--how do we sue to get this listings changed??? I called. They won’t change them.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014
I have a Capital One credit card that I keep a very low balance on. Wife paid statement from a savings account I do not use, but she did not know it, and the payment did not go through. We check the payments through our pay history on their website. Their website says payment was made even though it was not. I even screen shot the payment history and it says paid with a big green check mark beside it. I found this out the day before my house was to close and they pulled my final credit report, and needless to say I lost my house loan... and to boot, that little 75 dollar payment dropped my credit score almost 100 points. My lender told me to get a letter from Capital explaining the error and that would fix the problem but Capital One refused. They said they had no fault in this situation. I told them that that is not true since their website... that I was looking at when I was on the phone with them said the payment had been made, which is how we track to make sure that payments go through.
The person from Capital One basically told me I was lying and that it does not say it was paid, that instead it says "processing". Really. I told her that I would sit here on the line so she could look it up herself to see how wrong she was and lo and behold... it said paid. She did not even know what the website did and she works for this crooked company. Still, they put all the blame on me, said that it is not their fault that "their" website said paid even though it wasn't paid. I asked then why didn't they contact me regarding the matter and they said it was not their policy. So, to wrap up. Their website says the payment was made. They would not send a letter to my lender stating there was an error. The supervisor on the phone had no idea how their website worked and I lost my house loan... all for 75 dollars. Thanks Capital One... You all have been great. And to think I only got this credit card because I had to have a revolving credit line to buy the house.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2014
Capital one cards are great for boosting your score. Depending on how low your score is when you apply you may have to begin with a secured card. Secured cards require you to send in some of your own money upfront but it is refundable and it is totally worth it if your credit means a lot to you. Capital one reports to the credit bureau often and they have excellent customer service. You do not have to link a bank account to pay and you do not have to pay 10 $ to Western Union or Walmart either. They have tons of payment vendors. The one I use is 1.50$ but it is free also to pay online from your bank account.
The advantage of using a fee payment service is you can call in the payment and they will immediately post it to your account. Also if you are ever in a pinch and pay a day late they are amazingly understanding and will remove your late fee for you! Just do NOT abuse it and expect this every month. I have had it happen twice in 2 years! Once I paid and it's on time and it just didn't post which is when I learned that you can call in your payment receipt #. All in all the secured card or the Journey student card or The Quick Silver Card are all AWESOME cards for building credit!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2014
I am trying to apply a Quicksilver card with reward online. I have perfect income and credit score level. I was denied! I only apply for $1000 per month to try out and for travel. Some chat person was trying to help me. In fact, they can't. I am worried that they are fishing my personal information.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2014
I was sent an invite to get a Capital One CC. I had to call in the information because I have a Freeze on all 3 credit bureaus and had to provide Cap 1 with an access code so they could access the credit information. This caused a great deal of confusion and I ended up talking to the department Manager (Peggy **) who basically said they didn't need the access codes to access my information and they had already done this 40 minutes before I knew the access code to the 3rd Credit co. Then she said I needed to lift the freeze Globally (anyone could access) on all 3 credit bureaus. Doesn't make sense to me.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2014
Similar to some of the other reviews, I applied for a Capital One credit card mainly because I travel a lot and wanted to take advantage of the no international fees perk. Anyway, I applied in the Capital One 360 Cafe on Boylston Street in Boston. The people were quite nice, but in reality they didn't do anything I couldn't have just done from my personal computer. They get the account setup for a debit and credit account and the cards are supposed to be in the mail. Easy, Fast, and In-Person. Well... not so much.
I got the cards, but couldn't activate the credit card. It was immediately tagged for "Fraud" since the address I applied with was not part of my credit report. I applied with a Chicago Address that I was moving to and explained this clearly to the agent when creating my account. She said it would be no problem. Well turns out I need a Pay stub, a Utility Bill, or a copy of my Bank Statement with my address (I moved in yesterday) within 96 hours or else my account gets caught in limbo forever. Not to mention that I already uploaded my Social Security Card, my Driver's License, my Bank Statement (With the old address), and a picture of the confirmation from the USPS confirming the change of address.
I have a salary job that pays twice monthly, so the first pay stub I’ll get with this address is in 3 weeks. I'm not changing my Bank of America account to this address because I’m subletting this space for a few months, and like most high-rise renters in most major cities in america, I don't pay utilities, they're included with the assessments. Since I'm subletting I'm not the primary on the lease so Capital One won't accept that either. I've called 12 times so far, spoken to 20+ people, always to meet the same scripted answer - "Without a Bank statement, pay stub, or Utility bill to confirm that address uploaded to our site in 96 hours your account will be locked out and cannot be changed."
Great Capital One - not only does your system/script make me out to be homeless, but also you've just negatively impacted my credit score for no reason. All the while though, each person I spoke to has said that I can just go apply for another account with a different address (they want me to apply with an address I don't actually live at just to get around this rule). What terrible customer service, what a worthless establishment. I recommend Chase or Citi - you might pay some fees, but your head won't be spinning. The best part... the credit card didn't even have the new chipset security. No wonder Capital One has such a Fraud Issue.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2014
So I applied for the Sony PlayStation card through an email I received with Capital One. I said why not because of the $50 voucher for PlayStation Network. Well, I was approved for $3000 limit and received the card in about a week. I activated the card with no problems and was using it just fine making purchases of items I needed and to pay my rent on time. Well here is where the chaos starts.
I get a call from a rep that leaves a message saying she needs to verify some information on my application I submitted. Well I missed the call because my phone was on silent. I called back to speak with someone and I get the shock of my life that my account had been cancelled because of Credit Card Application fraud. I get told by the rep that the fraud department made a call and knows I made a false claim on my application. Well, this is a shock to me because everything I put on the application was truthful and I have no reason to lie.
Well after this, I started to ask questions because hearing something like this is shocking and worrisome. I get told that since my account is cancelled they can no longer help me and that I have to call back on Tuesday because there are no fraud investigators in the office because of Labor Day. I ask what do they believe is fraudulent and they tell me because of the sensitivity of the investigation they can't discuss anything. Well since the first rep didn't want to help I asked for a supervisor and they tell me the same scripted stuff. I ask if they find it's not fraudulent will they reactivate my account and I get told "probably not because it's already been closed and they know you've committed fraud." The saddest thing during all this is they tell me I am able to apply for another credit card with them and they would transfer me to the right department to do so.
Well I don't let it end here because I listen to the message again to see what was said so I can see if I missed something the rep said. Well I didn't mishear anything, so I decide to call back. I get another guy who is actually somewhat intelligent. He tells me some different stuff that their system had flagged me and they were checking into it but the account was still closed. He also tells me that I can also still apply for another credit card. I ask him, "Well, how is this going to affect me if I get approved again?" I get told it won't affect me in any way and it's not considered in their judgement because the accounts closed. How does this make sense and why do they let me apply for another card with no hassle?
The funny thing is I asked the guy about the charges I had made on the card and how am I going to pay them off. He tells me that the card is closed and it isn't possible. Then in the same sentence tells me that this doesn't sound fraudulent because you are trying to figure out how to pay for your charges. Well I did just to see what would happen and wouldn't you know, I get approved with the same exact information and the person helping me didn't say anything at all about information coming up fraudulent. This is a nightmare and ridiculous. All for a PSN code and some cushion for my family.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2014
Capital One offers a free "Trans Union Credit Score". Seemed like a good thing (a little "perk") That was until I checked the score. Since I receive my 3 credit bureau scores from Trans Union directly, I thought I should compare.....Surprise ....The Capital One credit score they stated to be from Trans Union was 150 points LOWER than the report I get directly from Trans Union. After 20+ phone calls (25 hours of online and phone) including a 3 way conversation with a Capital One Representative, myself and a Trans Union representative who stated the score sent to me by them (Trans Union) is correct. All this was to no avail.... Capital One states my dispute is with Trans Union. Hard to believe that so many inept people could be employed by one company. I work very hard to keep good credit as well as spending $$ to get weekly reports. I think this may be a class action suite situation for a hungry and aggressive law firm.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2014
So before accepting their offer for a new credit card, I searched online and saw a lot of dissatisfied folks dealing with Capital One. Despite all of that, I decided to give it a go since I'm trying to build my card as a starter. They approved me for $500 and my card was mail since 08/15/14, and today is 08/26/14 and I still haven't received my card. So I called them, and the lady asked me to verify my address, which I did, and she said that the APT # was missing which is the reason why I didn't receive it. **! I totally recall entering my apt#, I'm not ** retarded.
So I went to the Account Specialist Chat online and he confirmed that the address was correct, so the lady lied to cover their ** for losing or forgetting to send my card, then she had the ** audacity to tell me to pay $16 for them to send it by UPS for 2-3 business. Are you ** me? I told her straight up, "first you lied about the apt #, now you want to me to pay $16 to cover your **? $16 to receive a credit card?" Once I blasted her **, she put on hold and talked to a manager. Then she came back to tell me that they have waived the $16 fee, and they were gonna send me a Tracking Number by email, which I'm still waiting for. BE CAREFUL DEALING WITH THESE CROOKS!!!!! Great experience and first impression, now I'm not looking forward to receive this card at ALL.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2014
I am more upset at them than the company that ripped me off! I purchased personal training sessions from Gold's Gym on my Capital One card. After I made attempts to schedule training sessions, only to have them rescheduled and canceled, I decided to cancel my sessions and my membership. I walked in to the Gold's Gym location to speak to a manager and eventually the general manager, and canceled my membership and training sessions. The gym apparently denied my refund and never notified me. Not only did they not notify me, they processed an additional monthly personal training charge of $80. I called the gym, in an attempt to rectify the situation, but to no avail. The robot, Sharon, on duty manager of the Simi Valley Gold's Gym, callously informed me that it was denied and offered me no solutions to cancel. I contacted my banks to dispute the charges. Neither Chase, nor Capital One performed the way you would expect your financial institution, but at least Chase did their job.
Capital One, on the other hand is like a circus. I received notice on the 19th of this month, that Capital One was going to reapply the charges to my account. After several attempts to reason with Capital One, it has become completely evident to me that it is a lost cause. Even though, the Gym has not disputed my membership charges, two monthly personal training sessions, and I have a refund ticket number from an assistant manager at the gym, Capital One has told me that I will still owe the money, due to the fact that I do not have a signed cancellation document, from Gold's Gym! I AM NOT A MEMBER OF THE GYM! What can I do?
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2014
In March I was notified by mail by Capital One that my card was being restricted due to suspected fraud. It was released eventually, but 2 weeks ago I was checking my card activities and balances and saw my Capital One card was Restricted due to Fraud. I contacted them and was told they needed a copy of my driver’s license and social security card. Then last week they called and added that they needed a copy of my utility bill. This morning (Sunday Morning!) they called and needed to have a 3-way call to verify my PG&E account with a PG&E representative. I told them its Sunday and offices are open 9-5 Mon - Friday, but they tried anyway and told me there would be a 50 minute hold time, after which they told me the lines were down due to the earthquake this AM (PG&E and our local lines were NOT affected).
They now have a copy of my MasterCard, my social security card, my MediCare card, my utility bill, my driver’s license - and they are still harassing me for more. What can I do to stop this? I worked in Folsom Prison - a peace officer status - and did not have to go through this much security clearances! Is anyone doing anything about this?
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2014
The other day, I got a Capital One credit card in the mail. I did not apply for it. The card was ready for use ($30,000.00). The paperwork had the last 4 digits of my social security number. I called them up and stated I did not want their card and asked how this could happen. The person from who knows what country was clueless. I then went online and got a customer service phone number and called it. The guy couldn't say how the account got started but said there was a fraud alert for this card. He asked for the last 4 digits of my ss #. I gave him 2 numbers and he confirmed it was mine. I told him to trash all data. A couple days later, I got a letter in the mail saying there was suspected fraud on the account. They want me to call at once to figure it out. I think I figured it out. This whole thing seems like an attempt to sell me account or identity theft. Nice try.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2014
My husband applied for a capital one credit card online last week. He was approved and he received his card today. So when he got home, he called to activate it. The recording asked to verify the last 4 digits on the card, and the last 4 of his SSN. The next recording said there is fraudulent activity on his card and would be transferred to the fraud dept. We thought it was really odd, since he was trying to activate it. We waited for almost 10 minutes for a rep. He asked my husband to verify his identity due to fraud. He asked to verify his Name, Birthdate, SSN, and address. He did. Then they wanted his driver's license for further verification. My husband was going to do it, then I stopped him. I told them to ask, how can they verify his identity through his DL number when it was never given. We thought it was really odd, so we called back on a different number I got online for Capital One.
We spoke to a nice guy named Mark. He also confirmed that there was fraudulent activity on the card and then wanted my husband to "MAIL" a copy of his SSN, or a bill, or his passport..... How is there fraudulent activity on a card never activated, and why did they want my husband to willingly give his DL# number over the phone for ID, to activate the card but when he refused they then told him to mail in a copy of other verification. There is something wrong with this company. We have American Express and never had this problem. We told them they lost our business and we would go elsewhere. Mark told us that we still needed to send the information since the card was still sent out. HUH?! IT'S NOT ACTIVATED! We told him we're going to cut it up. He insisted on we still needed to verify my husband identity.. FOR WHAT? We hung up.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2014
On the phone about an hour and a half...I have multiple accounts here with a lot of money in them...got nothing resolved. Women was so nasty, asking me over and over to verify the same things until I had enough. Placed me on hold to talk with a supervisor ...nobody ever picked up. I had it with them and WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND CAPITAL ONE TO ANYONE. I AM MOVING ALL MY ACCOUNT TO BANK OF AMERICA.......CAPITAL ONE = THE WORST BANK.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2014
A month ago, I called to pay off my account. I noticed an email a few days ago that reflected a 'statement.' This was a surprise to me since I spent an hour closing and paying the balance. I even called friends and family after the fact to tell them how pleased I was to be done with Capital One. As the owner of a small business, I reluctantly drew an account for less than 3K to assist with my business' first trade show. Since then, even after monthly payments above the minimum, my account barely moved due to their extremely high interest rates. This company basically just steals money. I finally closed the account less than a year later and asked the rep to pay my balance in full.
This never happened and they continued to charge me over 80 in fees. They never apologized for incorrectly processing my request and in fact turned the blame on me for not making sure that they actually did their job of closing and paying off my account--something that a bank should be quite familiar with.
Others I've spoken with have similar issues with this company and I would warn any individual from working with this bank, even if they are in a pinch. It's better to not grow your business than to be taken for a ride with a partner like this.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2014
To be fair and accurate, Capital One is a business - that's about where it stops. I have had one of their cheesy cards for about 2 years, never missed a payment and overpaid most of the time, but I don't use it that much. I was thinking (big mistake) that if I kept a balance on the card and paid these clowns the interest consistently that they would increase the limit over time. This is not the case! I talked to one of their account supervisors today who said they do not increases limits except by some computerized formula that works automatically - therefore she had no control. When she told me this, she then proceeded to try to tell me why this was a good system, but seriously, I have no interest in their reasons since I am renting a vehicle to move to go across province to start a new job that pays 3x what I make now.
My conclusion is that it is pointless to acquire a Capital One card to acquire if they cannot make allowances for positive change and I will cancel the card the first month in the new job and go for a credit card solution that is actually reasonable, flexible and viable. Like all banks and credit card companies, I hope to live long enough to see them all collapse into a heap of their own feces. If we can accelerate their demise, I think it would be a good idea. Pay them off, use cash or barter and starve the beast.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2014
I recently received a Capital One credit card. I used it three times when I received a call from Capital One informing me that there may be fraudulent activity on the account. I returned the call and spent at least 2.5 hours trying to find out what was going on. I answered the security questions and was informed that my telephone number (the same one on the account, and the same one they called me on) could not be verified, which left me with two options: first, I could photocopy my driver's license and Social Security card, front and back, and mail it to them. Upon receipt of these items they assured me that my card would be released. Second, I could go to a bank and ask the teller to verify my identity.
Of course I am not going to give them copies of my driver's license or Social Security card, and do not want to be humiliated by having to go to my bank begging to be identified as me. Upon receiving my bill I tried one more time to get satisfaction concerning my account. I was told that they could not verify a cell phone number and I was left with the same two options as before. I asked the woman on the phone if I still owed the money, meaning if they think the owner of the card is a thief then the charges could not be valid to the person whose Social Security number they have. I then asked multiple times for them to cancel the card. I was told that I could not cancel the card because it was in the fraud department.
After the third time of asking to cancel the card I informed the woman that I am considering getting legal counsel because this seems illegal and that I was going to tell everyone I could via all mediums of their discriminatory policies concerning cell phone only customers. She replied that if I could sleep at night that I should go ahead and do so. I believe that nobody should ever do business with this company. Please make this decision for yourself. Go online and type in Capital One complaints. One site alone had over 3000 in kind.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2014
A friend of mine received a counterfeit $100 bill from a Capital branch. I too bank at this institution and it prompt me to have the representative check the money before giving it to me. I was told they don't check their money with a counterfeit pen but they can put it through a machine. If the machine beeps then something wrong. I went to my local branch yesterday and a representative gave me a hard time about checking the money. She said with a laugh the machine don't always work. This angers me because I work hard for my money and don't need a bank giving me fake money. They don't check money they receive from deposits and can't assure consumers they are not receiving fake bills.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2014
I paid my last payment in may. I was told it's the last payment. I was waiting for the title in the mail. 8 weeks later my car is missing. I called. They said it was repossessed because of 2800.00 in late charges and fees put on the back of the loan due to me losing my job and I was late with some payments. I was not given the opportunity to pay the balance. My statement said zero balance, zero owed. I PAID 35,000 FOR A 2007 ALTIMA ONLY WORTH AT THE TIME 10,000.... I TRIED TO GET THE CAR BACK BUT THEY SAID NOW IT'S 4,800 PLUS TOWING, STORAGE AND OTHER COST. I tried to get a loan from them to pay for it but they sent my car to Wisconsin to be auctioned off. They said you were late on some payments. I WAS. I would have paid it just like I paid the car. I'm a single mom, no car to get to work.. What a heartless crooked finance company that robs consumers having difficulty or loss of job.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2014
I've had my Capital One card since 2009, I got it right before going overseas by myself for the first time during my studies at UNC. I was glad to get it, needed one for while I'm abroad. I got a limit of 300$, I knew it wasn't much but had a good stockpile of money to handle expenses and any unforeseen circumstances in France that summer. Let's fast forward to 2014, the current year we are in.
It is now 2014, I have two credit cards, a wonderful Wells Fargo card that goes up every six months with a steady limit and the ability to take on any expenses if I need it, and I pay it on time and regularly. Unfortunately, Capital One has refused to raise my limit since the initial limit of 300$ in 2009. I am surprised using a card and being a customer of theirs for 5 years has merited a stagnant card limit, I'm not that upset over it but it's frustrating only when I need it from time to time.
Pro - no international fees, ok APR and ease of use. I use it for the books and CDs I buy when I'm overseas. I am bothered that when I do use this, I am at nearly 100% card usage. I have generally been on time but their bad communication and other issues have resulted in a few late payments (which are more than 10% of the card's limit). Mea culpa.
The main issue is the fact that I have asked multiple times to raise the limit, very calmly and very nicely. I get very poor service from wherever they have their call center (if I ever find it, I may toss rocks and leave bags of flaming fecal matter on their doorstep, might also beat my shoe against their doors and windows for added insult). They are rude to me and their command of English is generally horrible. I'm nearly trilingual and I am very careful with my second and third languages, and I try to be helpful to people. Not the case.
They refuse to raise my limit. Why? "Your account is not eligible for a limit increase" - it has been for 5 years. Another reason is "Lack of use" - ok, but you don't raise my limit to not make me worry about the percent increase. I have a good credit score and have a great main credit card. I don't understand their poor treatment and general refusal to raise a card limit over 5 years of remaining one of their customers. I'm considering just cancelling it and suffering the consequence of a credit rating depreciation...
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2014
It is unfortunate that I have to write this review. I have had a Capital One Platinum card now for 2 years and it was a decent little card. Interest was a little high but I was building my credit so it was acceptable. Unfortunately, I was told today by Capital One that THE FORGING OF MY SIGNATURE IS NOT ENOUGH PROOF THAT A CHARGE WAS UNAUTHORIZED! Instead of fighting for me, they have allowed a $1,200 charge on a card with a $500 credit limit!
Reviewed July 30, 2014
I had a GM Mastercard for over twenty years and never had a single problem until Capital One took over the card operation about a year and a half ago. Six months or so after the switch to Capital One, my card unexpectedly stopped working. The Capital One security people questioned a perfectly legitimate charge. The same thing happened a few months later. Even though I had over $9000 in available credit, Capital One thought a $2100 charge for a deposit on a cruise was too high and they again put a freeze on my card. This time no one had the courtesy to call and let me know.
The final incident came when I went to Canada on vacation and used the card at my hotel and a local restaurant. Capital One called my home in Massachusetts to ask me to verify the charges. When they couldn't get an answer right away, they canceled my card and sent a new one to my home address. That left me stranded outside the United States with no credit card and with very little money. Capital One refused to reactivate the card in my wallet so I could continue using it during my vacation. They also sidestepped my question as to why they called my home in Massachusetts to ask me to verify that I was using the card outside the US.
What makes their action particularly galling is the fact that I have never had an unauthorized charge posted to my account in the twenty-two years I had a GM card, nor have I ever failed to pay the outstanding balance in full. I was so disgusted I told the service rep. to cancel the card. Her response? No problem. I can take care of that right now. Capital One makes their money on finance charges. It's quite apparent they don't want customers like me who pay their monthly balance in full to avoid those charges.
Reviewed July 28, 2014
First of all, when I misplaced my card, I called and "froze" it, until I could get my hands on it again. Once I had the card back, I called Capital One to "unfreeze" the card. I had a lengthy conversation about my card and how I had it back and just needed it to be unfrozen. The customer service rep, ("David") said "Yep, ok, I've cancelled the card."
I got very upset, as seconds ago we were talking about how the card only needed to be unfrozen but I just out of habit he pressed the wrong button. So I'm sent a new card. While I am waiting for the new card to arrive, I look at the closed account and "see that a transaction has gone through". I call to inform them that this is indeed suspicious activity. My new card arrives and all is well.
The good folk at Capital One don't know what to do with my complaint that charges should NOT go through cancelled cards, even if I am no longer responsible for it. I thought they would find that very fishy. Anyway, I go through all manner of trying to point out to them this issue and they respond by sending me a letter telling me that they are cancelling the NEW card, which was always ok.
I just got off the phone with them and they deny sending me a letter saying they were going to cancel my card and reissue another. THAT'S NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE! Anyway, I think the cheapest way they deal with problems is to just close an account and send a new card no questions asked. I was only trying to highlight their own vulnerability, but it didn't fit their script so they don't care.
Reviewed July 25, 2014
I got approved for $500 limit with Capital One. I am up to date with my payments. I made a payment of $400 and it was on hold for 2 weeks. I tried to use my card and it was declined. I called them and they said it was on hold. That's a big amount of money for it not to post right away. Now I missed a payment and posted dated 3 payments for the next month in half and I went to charge $10 and it was declined again because I didn't make my payment one time. They are just scam artist. They approve you for a credit line. Their interest rate are extremely high. And they always decline. They suck. Don't recommend this company.
Reviewed July 25, 2014
Car rental company mistakenly charged our card twice. When I called to dispute the charge, National refunded the money immediately. Capital one refused to accept the verbal authorization on the phone, or accept an email or fax verifying this, all after telling me that if they had an authorization code they could put the refund through. I wasted 2 hours on the phone so they could ultimately not help. Awful customer service.
Reviewed July 25, 2014
I have had my credit card since 2007 and on July 21, 2014, I went to look at my balance to make a payment only to find out that my card was closed because my social security number did not match their records. I call and spoke to Debbie in the Fraud department who told me to send in my driver’s license, social security card and bank statement which I did. I call back two days later and was advise by a supervisor that since my social security number did not match the account was closed and I should continue to pay on the close account and apply for a new card. I am totally outrage. If this is not my account why are they asking me to pay?
Reviewed July 23, 2014
I have been trying to activate a new Quicksilver card for about a half hour. First few pages where they ask for answers to security questions went fine, but upon hitting "Continue", I get a message that they're sorry, but there was a problem and to call an 800 number. Did that... and the voice menu was mush; not understandable. Having second thoughts about switching from Citibank to C1.
Reviewed July 21, 2014
I went to an atm this morning to make a withdrawal for the deposit I needed for dental work today. Everything looked ok until I confirmed the amount. Then the atm showed declined and gave me a receipt which said, "your bank requested card be retained". When I called Capital One I found out my card was suspended because someone tried to use my card number in California. They do not notify customers when this happens. They just wait for customers to call them when the card is declined. What if this had been an emergency? Fortunately I have an account at another bank for regular bills and could keep my appointment. The bank, knowing that I would not have access to the money in my account should have contacted me immediately.
Reviewed July 18, 2014
My check goes dirt deposit - on July 3, 2014 a deposit was made. On July 4, 2014, a draft was made from My phone company ATT. It showed where it was drafted out by internet and by phone. I began monitoring my account because Capital One will find a way to steal. Each time I touch my account, I check by phone and internet. My problem is all this payment that was made was pay out from what was showing on my last payment on 7-3-2015. Now the same payment again on 7-7-& 8-2014. Like I do not have sense to call these people and they just going to lie for the bank. Absolute not.
I had this problem more than once with Capital One. Other people have as well. This is not fair to us and is causing hardship on me. Capital One has been in so much illegal actions and all they get is fine and continue to run. They need to be shut down in the action they do. They need to be held accountable and serve time for their action starting at the corporate office on down.
Reviewed July 17, 2014
I received a pre-approval for the Capital One Quicksilver card in the mail. I made the decision to apply for the credit offer. Keep in mind I have several other cards with a combined credit limit of $70,000. When I filled out the application online I was instantly approved... for a $500 credit limit. Exactly what does one do with this type of limit? NOTHING. So everyone is clear. My debt to limit ratio is under 10% and never a late payment or any type of derogatory info on my credit file. The last card I applied for was with Bank of America, and received a $13,000 limit. Now there is a credit inquiry and new account on my credit report, but a card that is basically useless. I will NEVER use Capital One again for any reason.
Reviewed July 16, 2014
On June 10, 2014, I went inside one of Capital One's Bank branches to open up an account. I opened the account with a check. I was told that a certain amount of the funds were available immediately and the other amount of funds would be available two days later. I received a dummy debit card and also personalized the original bank card when it arrives in the mail. On June 13, 2014, My dummy debit card was used to make two separate transactions. I called Capital One to let them know what happened. They told me that both transactions went through. One is pending and the other one is active and current. I was told to call back on Monday the following week to see if anything else happens.
Monday, June 16th, 2014, I called Capital One to further ask about to two separate charges on my dummy debit card. My original debit card arrived on the weekend. I was told that my bank account was put on hold from a fraud situation that happened a year ago. I was told to walk inside of a local bank branch and ask to receive permission to keep the account open. The following day, I went inside the bank branch to which I opened the account in and told my situation of what happened. I was told that I will receive a call the following business day from the District Manager. The next business day, I did not receive a phone call. I called the bank on the following business day and was told that they're still doing an investigation and someone will contact me to let me know the status of my account.
One week passed, I heard nothing from anyone. I walked inside of the branch and was told that the District Manager was in a meeting for about four days and has not made a decision on my account. The next business day, I called Capital One customer service line and was told that they're still doing an investigation on my account and to wait until the District Manager make a decision to whether or not I can still bank with Capital One.
I did just that, waited. I got tired of waiting and I told the Capital One representative, "Why is everyone not telling me what's going on, on my account?" I said, "I was cleared from the previous investigation and was allowed to continue to bank with your institution. How come no one put a hold on my account or stopped me from reopening a new account when I decided to come back?" The only reason why I came back to Capital One, because I was pleased with how I was treated the first time I experienced such an embarrassing situation. I felt comfortable knowing that if any other situation that occur, I knew in my mind that Capital One would be there as well.
Unfortunately, they wasn't. Every Customer Service Representative I talked to was very rude. He/She didn't have any knowledge of what was going on. If they did have any knowledge to what was going on, nobody told me anything. There was only one person that was nice and helpful. I told her thank you for being such a nice person because she was the only one who handled business as she could and she did a very good job at what she was doing.
To make a long story short, It took an entire month to get a response as to whether or not to bank with Capital One. They closed my account and I received the remaining amount of money that was left in the account back. I'm not disrespecting Capital One institution. I'm just sharing my story. Ladies and Gentlemen, be careful of what's going on around you. Make sure you know what's in front of you and be careful of all the schemes out here that's going on. Make sure you look at your bank statement and know what's going on. Anyone can be a victim of a fraud but make sure if you do become a victim of a fraud, make sure that you be strong throughout its stressful process. Have a good day. Hope this review is helpful.
Reviewed July 15, 2014
After my credit card was fraudulently used 24 times from the same place, the card was finally deactivated. I called & the situation was (or I thought) taken care of within 3 days. A week later the exact same charges showed up again. When I called to ask, they told me the investigation would take 30-60 days after I was told it was taken care of. Now our family vacation that has been planned for months, that we are leaving in 4 days is ruined! I wish I would have never paid off the account because I would have plenty of money in my checking account but instead I paid off my card & now only have $200 available! Nobody can help me at Capital now I have spoke with managers & nothing has been accomplished!
Reviewed July 15, 2014
I have had a Capital One card for several years now and have never missed a payment. I have had hardships and called them to explain that I wasn't able to make my July payment this month. They said no problem and they would just put the minimum due payment on my TOTAL BALANCE for the next three months and after that time I could just make the minimum payment from then on to keep my good standing with them. I had the representative repeat the program three times so I understood very clearly what she had promised me. Well today I received the monthly statement and it showed I was past due and that my minimum payment needed was doubled. Frantically I called them and explained what happened and to my surprise they said they never heard of such a plan. They refused to do anything to help me so I had them close the card forever.
What a horrible, deceiving experience and now my credit will be destroyed because of their lies and horrible customer service which I found to be useless. They said I misunderstood the agreement which was another lie for I heard the so called agreement explained to me three times beforehand. I am very upset and I have worked so hard to keep my payments up like I always have only to have everything destroyed by their lies and deceitfulness!!
Reviewed July 15, 2014
Fee misconceptions - I just had the worst experience with Capital One credit card customer service and let me tell you, their customer service is horrible, stay away from this madness. I'm so pissed off with them and I will not refer anyone to them.
Reviewed July 15, 2014
Canada, I applied for the 14.9% card in Nov. 2013 and was approved for $300.00 with security deposit of $75.00. After 6 months of paying my balance in early and in full, I received a letter saying I could increase to $2300.00. I called the automated line to accept the offer and by 9:00 AM the next day, the increase was already in effect!!! Thank you Capital One for giving me a chance and being so amazing!!!!
Reviewed July 14, 2014
DO NOT venture to have Capital One credit card for you or your enemies. This is the world worst deteriorating self-centered company. I had a credit card with them for over 2 years with outrageous & skyrocket APR. It was the deepest well that got me almost drunk. I started working so hard to pay it off. I never missed any payment until I changed my job. I called all my credits companies including Wells Fargo and Discover cards to report my pay-check date had changed.
Guess what? Wells Fargo and Discover are best customer relationship company. They worked with me to change my payment due date. BUT Capital One neglected my request, never changed payment due date, zero Consumer relationship interest, reported as potential negative WITHOUT conscience, even after hours of conversation with their stone-hearted customer rep. Capital One is not there for any consumer. They are ready to doom.
If you want to owe till grave or want your credit doomed forever, then choose Capital One - licensed for customers destruction and doomed-hell. If you have Capital One credit card, please pay it off now or call other credit cards company for balance transfer. Do not keep this dead card with you. This card is death certificate while you are still alive.
Capital One Company Information
- Company Name:
- Capital One
- Year Founded:
- 1988
- Address:
- 1680 Capital One Drive
- City:
- McLean
- State/Province:
- VT
- Postal Code:
- 22102
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.capitalone.com
