Credit card -- Fees or interest -- Complaint #11474415
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11474415
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-Issue: Problem with fees
State: Colorado
ZIP Code: 80233
Date Received: 2025-01-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-01-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to address a recent issue regarding a late payment fee with Capitol One that I feel may not have been handled in an equitable manner, particularly considering my XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Last month, I missed my payment by a day but contacted the company promptly, and the {$40.00} fee was kindly waived. This month, I paid my bill at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, but I was still charged a late fee the next day. Upon reaching out to customer service, I was informed that the cutoff time for payments is XXXX XXXX XXXX As someone with XXXX I struggle with processing and retaining certain types of information, and I did not fully comprehend the cutoff time due to the way the information is presented on the website. When you consider it, these times are only one letter apart. For someone with XXXX that small difference can be easily overlooked, whereas it might be more apparent to someone without a neurodivergent condition. Specifically, the payment deadline time was not clearly emphasized or separated from the rest of the page content, which made it difficult for me to identify. Expesically, agian because the time zones are one letter off. When I called to explain my situation and request a waiver for the {$40.00} fee, I was informed that the company could not make an exception. I feel this response does not take into account my XXXX or the challenges I face with understanding certain types of information. By not making the payment cutoff time more clearly visible and understandable, I believe the company has inadvertently created an accessibility barrier for customers like myself. As a result, I feel I am being unfairly penalized. I understand the importance of adhering to deadlines, but I would appreciate consideration of my circumstances and the impact my XXXX has on my ability to process certain information. Thank you for taking the time to review my request. I look forward to your understanding and a possible resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11474415 about?
Complaint #11474415 was filed against Capital One Financial Corporation regarding Credit card specifically about Fees or interest. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-01-10T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Capital One Financial Corporation respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Capital One Financial Corporation?
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Disclaimer
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