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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

129.1K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

129.1K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 129,116 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 20.5% of cases.

129.1K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
2.7%
Disputed
20.5%
Relief Provided
63
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

129.1K

Filed since 2011

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

20.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 20.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 129.1K

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 129.1K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Credit card: 29,418 complaints (24.0%), resolution 30.0% Credit card 24.0% Credit reporting: 21,670 complaints (17.7%), resolution 19.2% Credit reporting 17.7% Credit card: 20,997 complaints (17.1%), resolution 26.0% Credit card 17.1% Credit reporting,: 18,234 complaints (14.9%), resolution 20.6% Credit reporting, 14.9% Checking or: 15,247 complaints (12.4%), resolution 7.4% Checking or 12.4% Debt collection: 13,632 complaints (11.1%), resolution 15.2% Debt collection 11.1% Vehicle loan: 3,450 complaints (2.8%), resolution 2.5%
  • Credit card 29K 24.0% 30% relief
  • Credit reporting 22K 17.7% 19% relief
  • Credit card 21K 17.1% 26% relief
  • Credit reporting, 18K 14.9% 21% relief
  • Checking or 15K 12.4% 7% relief
  • Debt collection 14K 11.1% 15% relief
  • Vehicle loan 3K 2.8% 3% relief

How CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION's 129.1K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Credit card 29.4K
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 21.7K
Credit card or prepaid card 21.0K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 18.2K
Checking or savings account 15.2K
Debt collection 13.6K
Vehicle loan or lease 3.5K
Bank account or service 2.3K
Mortgage 1.2K
Consumer Loan 1.1K
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1.0K
Credit reporting 348
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 158
Debt or credit management 147
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 58
Prepaid card 55
Money transfers 27
Other financial service 17
Student loan 9
Payday loan 4

Top States

State Complaints
CA 13.8K
FL 12.5K
NY 12.0K
TX 11.8K
GA 7.3K
IL 5.4K
NJ 5.3K
PA 5.2K
MD 4.1K
NC 3.9K
OH 3.7K
VA 3.6K
MA 3.1K
MI 3.0K
LA 2.9K
AZ 2.4K
TN 2.0K
SC 1.9K
WA 1.6K
NV 1.6K

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 21.0K
Improper use of your report 14.4K
Managing an account 10.9K
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 8.1K
Getting a credit card 5.8K
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5.5K
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4.7K
Fees or interest 4.2K
Other features, terms, or problems 4.2K
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3.8K
Problem when making payments 3.6K
Closing your account 3.3K
Billing disputes 2.0K
Written notification about debt 1.9K
Trouble using your card 1.9K
Closing an account 1.8K
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1.8K
Managing the loan or lease 1.5K
Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement 1.4K
False statements or representation 1.4K

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 246 98.8%
2012 3.9K 99.6%
2013 3.3K 99.8%
2014 3.3K 99.1%
2015 3.3K 99.8%
2016 3.8K 99.8%
2017 5.1K 100%
2018 6.4K 100%
2019 6.3K 100%
2020 7.9K 100%
2021 10.3K 99.9%
2022 10.7K 100%
2023 13.4K 100%
2024 16.4K 100%
2025 27.2K 100%
2026 7.5K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION has accumulated 129,116 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 63 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 41,462 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2011, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-09, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 78.7% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 20.5% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 2.7% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Credit card", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION have?

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION has received 129,116 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION?

The most common issue reported against CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Credit card" product category.

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