How To Log In to Your Capital One Credit Card Account

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With Capital One credit card account access, you can easily monitor your balance and make payments at home or on the go. Read on to find out how to create a Capital One credit card login and how to secure your account via the Capital One mobile app.
How To Log In to Your Capital One Credit Card Account
You can access your account on the Capital One website or by downloading the mobile app. Simply enter your username and password on the Capital One homepage or the app’s initial screen.
If you have forgotten your username or password, you can click on the “Forgot Username or Password?” link and follow the prompts to reset them.
Creating a Capital One Credit Card Login
If you do not yet have a Capital One login, you can create one on the Capital One website or on the mobile app. If you already have a Capital One login for a Capital One 360 bank account, you can view your credit card account using the same login.
Creating a Login Using the Capital One Mobile App
To create a login using the Capital One mobile app:
- Download and install the Capital One app on your device.
- Launch the app.
- Tap “Set Up Online Access.”
- Tap “Credit Card.”
- Enter your last name as it appears on your card.
- Enter your Social Security number and date of birth.
- Tap the “Find Me” button.
- When prompted, create your username and password and complete the enrollment.
Creating a Login on the Capital One Website
To create a login online:
- Go to the Capital One website.
- Click “Set up online access” on the home page.
- Enter your last name as it appears on your Capital One card.
- Enter your Social Security number.
- Enter your date of birth.
- Click the “Get Started” button.
- Follow the prompts to set up a username and password and complete the enrollment.
Protecting Your Capital One Credit Card Account
If you download the Capital One Mobile app for account access, you can add another layer of security by enabling Mobile App Verification. When the feature is on, a notification is sent to your phone whenever you or someone else attempts to log in to your account. You simply open the app to approve or deny access.
To enable Mobile App Verification:
- Log in to the Capital One mobile app.
- Tap “Profile” on the app’s bottom toolbar.
- Tap “Security.”
- If you have an Android device, enable the Mobile App Verification feature in the “Manage My Devices” section. This section can be found under “Trusted Devices.” On an iOS device, enable the feature under “Additional Security.”
Takeaway
With your Capital One credit card login, you can quickly and securely monitor your balance, view transactions, make payments, check your cash-back rewards and more. If you’ve lost your card or think your account has been compromised in some other way, you can log in and closely monitor it for fraudulent activity. You can also lock a lost card and request a replacement if necessary.
Cynthia Measom contributed to the reporting for this article.
Information is accurate as of June 19, 2023.
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