Capital One Complaints

Capital One receives more complaints than most banks.

4/5 — Poor

What customers experience

Capital One received 49,392 complaints in the 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30 reporting period -- that is roughly 4.5 complaints per 1,000 accounts, which is below the sector average of 7.4. Compared to other banks, Capital One receives fewer complaints per customer.

Total Complaints

49,392

In 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

Rate (per 1,000 accounts)

4.5

Sector Average

7.4

per 1,000 accounts

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints Share
Banking and credit cards 49,376 100.0%
Insurance & pure protection 16 0.0%

How does Capital One compare?

Capital One
4.55
4.33

Complaint rate per 1,000 accounts

Bottom Line

Capital One receives more complaints than most banks, which is worth knowing if you are thinking about switching. Existing customers who have had problems should know that the data backs up their experience -- you are not being unreasonable. Consider using our complaint letter generator below.

About This Data

Data sourced from official UK regulators for the period 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30. Complaint rates are calculated per 1,000 accounts. Ombudsman uphold rate from the Financial Ombudsman Service. Full methodology