Credit card -- Other features, terms, or problems -- Complaint #14031020
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14031020
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-Issue: Other problem
State: Washington
ZIP Code: 98003
Date Received: 2025-06-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-06-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Company Name : Capital One Product : Credit Card Issue : Unjustified credit hold on cleared payment Description : On XX/XX/year>, I submitted a payment of {$300.00} through the Capital One mobile app using a bank account Ive had linked to my Capital One profile for over a year. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received both a text message and an email from Capital One confirming that my payment had posted to my account. That email stated : Your available credit will typically be updated within a day of your payment posted date, but it can sometimes take longer. Later the same day, I received another email saying that my credit would be held for 6 days, until XX/XX/XXXX, and that I could release it sooner by linking my bank account through XXXX a third-party platform. This is unacceptable. The bank account used has been active for over 12 months. Ive made payments from it repeatedly without issue. I have never had a returned or missed payment on this or any other Capital One account. There have been no new bank accounts added in the last 6 months. The hold was not related to payment verification it was imposed after Capital One confirmed receipt. The companys stated justification ( new account, returned payment, spending behavior change ) does not apply. This is not the first time Capital One has held my available credit, but it is the first time they have explicitly stated I would need to call or link my bank every time to avoid the 6-day delay. This feels coercive and appears designed to pressure users into opting into XXXX which I do not consent to for privacy reasons. I am requesting that this hold be lifted and that Capital One permanently stop placing unnecessary holds on my available credit when using an already-verified payment method in good standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14031020 about?
Complaint #14031020 was filed against Capital One Financial Corporation regarding Credit card specifically about Other features, terms, or problems. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-06-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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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