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Card Overview
The Capital One Platinum Credit Card is a good card if you are trying to rebuild credit after a credit hardship, You can get a higher credit line after five monthly on-time payments.
Card-Smart Tips & Advice
- You can only get approved for 1 Capital One card every 6 months
- Capital One will do a hard credit inquiry by all 3 credit bureaus (you can freeze 1 credit report and still get approved)
- You can check your application status by calling 1 800 903 9177 or 1 877 277 5901
- If declined you can call 1 800 625 7866 to be reconsidered (Capital One will usually only reconsider an application due to application error)
Card Details And Benefits
- Earn a higher credit line after making your first 5 monthly payments on time
- 24 hour travel assistance services
- Roadside Assistance
- 0 Fraud Liability
- Emergency card services for stolen or lost cards
- Mastercard ID theft protection
- No Foreign Transaction Fee
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Extended Warranty Protection
