How to dispute a charge at Capital One

Capital One gives cardholders 60 days from the statement date to file a dispute. Capital One typically resolves disputes within 14 business days of filing. A complete, well-documented letter gives the investigator everything they need to decide quickly.

Dispute windows

Dispute window60 days from statement date
Chargeback window120 days from transaction date
Typical resolution14 business days

Debit card vs credit card protections

Debit card (Reg E)

Debit/DDA disputes: 60 days from statement

Credit card (Reg Z)

Credit: 60 days from statement

How to file at Capital One

  • 01Online: capitalone.com/dispute-center
  • 02Phone: 1-800-227-4825
  • 03Chat: Mobile app

CFPB complaint data

The CFPB received 30,785 complaints about Capital One in the past 12 months. 17% were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief. The most common issues:

  • Incorrect information on your report6,728
  • Problem with a purchase shown on your statement3,080
  • Improper use of your report2,827

Data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint database. Updated daily.

Generate your Capital One dispute letter

Select your dispute type and we'll generate a personalized letter, pre-filled with Capital One-specific submission instructions and your deadline.

Select your dispute type:

Write my Capital One dispute letter →

Other banks