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How to Apply for a Capital One Credit Card

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Capital One provides consumer services such as credit cards, loans and savings products to people in the United States, Canada and the UK. You can apply for a credit card with this financial services company online or through the mail.

From Quick Guide: All About Credit Cards
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

    Prepare for Your Credit Card Application

  1. Step 1

    Become familiar with your own credit history. Capital One allows you to select consumer credit cards by the state of your credit, from excellent to limited credit history.

  2. Step 2

    Gather your personal financial information, such as annual gross income. Your annual gross income is the total you make in a year before any taxes are taken out. You may choose to include payments from alimony and child support in this total, but it is not required.

  3. Step 3

    Have your mail offer from Capital One handy if you have received one. This mailing will include a reservation number and access code.

  4. Apply for a Capital One Credit Card

  5. Step 1

    Log on to the Capital One website to apply for your new credit card (see Resources below).

  6. Step 2

    Click on the "Apply for a Mail Offer" tab if you have received an invitation to apply by mail.

  7. Step 3

    Enter your reservation number and access code in the fields provided and hit the "Get Started" button.

  8. Step 4

    Complete the short application that follows. Since you are applying with your reservation number and access code, some of your application information may be automatically completed for you.

  9. Step 5

    Click on the "Browse Our Cards" tab to select and apply for a card.

  10. Step 6

    Select the Capital One credit card that suits your credit history or needs. Hit the "Apply Now" button.

  11. Step 7

    Fill out the online application and click the "Continue" button to review and verify your information and choice of cards.

  12. Step 8

    Review the disclosures regarding your agreement with Capital One. You will must agree to these terms before completing your application.

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