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Published July 6, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Discover is part of Capital One.
- Some cardmembers have started to manage their credit cards through Capital One, and others will join them soon.
- We’ve set up online resources where you can learn more and read common cardmember questions.
- You can also talk to a real human on our customer service team anytime.
By now, you may be aware that Discover is part of Capital One. But with so much information online, it may be less clear what that means for cardmembers.
If you’re curious about what’s happening with Discover credit cards, you’ve come to the right place. But the first thing to know is that we’ll reach out directly if anything affects you and your account.
The card you love, now with the power of Capital One
Credit card accounts are moving to Capital One. But the shift isn’t happening all at once. Some cardmembers have already moved. Others won’t move until later this year. When it’s your turn, we’ll reach out. And you’ll also see alerts and messages when you sign in to your account online.
Moving to Capital One means keeping the perks you count on while opening doors to new opportunities.
Your current rewards and bonuses are here to stay.
- Keep using your card: Primary cardholders will keep their account number and card.
- Earn rewards as usual: Your earn rates, including 5% cash back on quarterly categories when eligible cardholders activate, and your rewards balances will stay the same.
- No annual fee: Plus, you’ll keep your current APRs and credit limit.
Plus, once your card moves to Capital One, you can earn more with new access to:
- Capital One Offers: Where you can earn up to 15% cash back
- Capital One Travel: Where you can earn 5% cash back
- Capital One Entertainment: Where you can earn 5% cash back
Seamless account management after moving to Capital One
Managing your account from anywhere is a breeze with Capital One’s highly rated app and website. If you still prefer the traditional route, managing statements you get from Capital One by phone or by mail is fine too. And whenever you need a human touch, dedicated customer service agents are standing by 24/7 to help.
Where to find details: More to Discover FAQ
That’s just a glimpse of what’s in store as Discover and Capital One come together. But we know cardmembers want to know more, which is why we’ve gathered in one place the answers to frequently asked questions about Discover and Capital One
The page has details on the move, including what it means for account settings, authorized users and joint accounts, digital wallets, activations, payments, benefits, security, and much more.
The bottom line
If you look at social media or third-party financial blogs right now, you’ll find plenty of talk about the Discover and Capital One transition. But as a cardmember, you don’t have to rely on that.
We’ll let you know directly when the change reaches your account. And we’ve established a place where you can see why there’s more to Discover and find official answers to the most common questions from cardmembers
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Disclosures:
5% program details for Discover it® and Discover® More® cardmembers only
Applies to all categories: Purchases must be made with merchants in the U.S. To qualify for 5%, the purchase transaction date must be before or on the last day of the offer or promotion. For online purchases, the transaction date from the merchant may be the date when the item ships. Rewards are added to your account within two billing periods. Even if a purchase appears to fit in a 5% category, the merchant may not have a merchant category code (MCC) in that category. Merchants and payment processors are assigned an MCC based on their typical products and services. Discover Card does not assign MCCs to merchants. Certain third-party payment accounts and digital wallet transactions may not earn 5% if the technology does not provide sufficient transaction details or a qualifying MCC. Learn more at Discover.com/digitalwallets. See Cashback Bonus Program Terms and Conditions for more information.
Customer service
Customer service is available anytime, day or night. You can reach a live agent by calling 1-800-347-2683. Certain specialized customer service agents may not be available 24/7.
Capital One Offers
To earn a payout, you must be a Capital One cardholder or bank account holder, and logged in to your account on capitalone.com or the Capital One Mobile app. You will receive your payout in the form of rewards or in the form of a statement credit to your Capital One account within 3 billing cycles. For purchases made with travel partners, payouts are only issued after a completed stay and for reservations completed within one year of booking. Your account must be open and in good standing at the time the payout is awarded to receive your rewards or statement credit. In the event you have more than one account, we may apply the payout to any active credit card or bank account that is open and in good standing. Offer is valid for consumer, non-commercial use only. Use of other coupons, cash back, or promotional websites after selecting an offer and before making a purchase will invalidate your offer.
Offers shown are examples of offers that could be available and are for illustrative purposes only. Available offers, retailers and rates are subject to change at any time. Capital One Offers relies on information provided by merchants and is not responsible for the timing of their respective offers. The third parties listed are not affiliated with Capital One and are solely responsible for their products and services. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Capital One Travel
Capital One Travel bookings include services such as canceling your flight for any reason, price prediction, price watch, price drop protection, and price match guarantee. Additional fees may apply. The availability of these services varies by account and may not be available on all bookings. See travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service/ for details.
15% savings represents the average savings based on price prediction and booking recommendation for flights. Savings may vary. Terms apply.
Capital One Entertainment
Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform: To use the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform experience, you must be a Capital One cardholder with an eligible rewards-earning credit card, in good standing; at least 18 years old; and either a primary account holder or an account manager for an eligible consumer credit card, or a primary account holder for an eligible small business credit card. Eligible cards include US-issued, Capital One branded rewards-earning consumer and small business credit cards. Capital One debit cards, private label retail credit cards, and co-brand partner cards are not eligible for the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform. Capital One online account required; additional terms apply. Please see the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform’s Terms of Use for more information about ticketing policies and terms and conditions.
Capital One Cardholder Pre-sales: Capital One cardholder ticket and event offers are open to Capital One cardholders with an eligible credit card, as well as eligible Capital One debit cards and co-brand partner cards. Capital One private label retail credit cards are not eligible.
Access to cardholder-exclusive events varies by card.
The number of tickets you may purchase for an event may be limited. Some events may have age restrictions and some offerings may have an additional cost or be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. By clicking on the links above, you may be taken to a site maintained by a third-party.
Eligible cardholders will earn 5% cash back or 5 miles per dollar spent on Capital One Entertainment purchases.
Legal Disclaimer: We hope you found this helpful. Our content is not intended to provide legal, investment or financial advice or to indicate that a particular product or service is available or right for you. For specific advice about your unique circumstances, consider talking with a qualified professional. Capital One does not provide, endorse or guarantee any third-party product, service, information, or recommendation listed above. The third parties listed are solely responsible for their products and services, and all trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. By clicking on some of the links provided, you may be taken to a third-party website that is not hosted by Capital One. In those cases, the owner of the website is responsible for the website content. Their privacy practices and level of security may be different from Capital One's, so please review their policies.
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