Credit card -- Struggling to pay your bill -- Complaint #9805407
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9805407
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill
Sub-Issue: Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship
State: Nevada
ZIP Code: 89128
Date Received: 2024-08-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have been a Capital One credit card holder since XXXX of XXXX, and now managing 2 card accounts with the company since XXXX A now XXXX XXXX XXXX ( was an upgrade offered by Capital one for being an exceptional member ) and a Spark Business Credit card. Throughout this period, I consistently made timely payments and maintained a good standing on my accounts. However, between XX/XX/XXXX and today, I have encountered significant personal hardships. I loss my job and shortly after my mother became very ill with stage XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. These life changing events severely impacted my financial situation. As a result, I was unable to make payments on my credit cards which caused me to fall more than 120 days behind on my accounts. Upon contacting Capital One to discuss my situation and seek assistance, I was informed that I was not eligible for a payment plan for my Spark Business credit card. This decision left me with no feasible options to rectify my account status and my card is now permanently restricted. When I requested a copy of the terms and conditions I had originally signed, which would include any clauses about account restrictions, Capital One was unable to provide them and also advised that I could reference the general terms on the website. I do not recall signing any agreement stating that my card would be permanently restricted if I fell more than 120 days behind on payments. This lack of transparency has been deeply concerning and has left me feeling unjustly treated. The permanent restriction of my credit card account has significantly affected my financial stability and credit score. As someone who has diligently managed their account and only fell behind due to unavoidable hardships, I find Capital One 's handling of this situation to be both unfair and detrimental. I have made several payments toward the restoration of my account to be denied the removal of the restriction. I have been told my only option is to close this account which would leave my credit in poor condition once I am back on my feet. This is very unethical and I believe they should have more empathy toward someone who has been an impeccable member to the contribution of their companies growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9805407 about?
Complaint #9805407 was filed against Capital One Financial Corporation regarding Credit card specifically about Struggling to pay your bill. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-08-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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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