What credit bureau does capital one quicksilver pull from

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Contents

  • 1 What Bureau Do They Pull?
  • 2 What Happens If Your Report Is Frozen?
  • 3 Our Verdict

What Bureau Do They Pull?

Unlike other card issuers, it isn’t necessary to look at data for each state when it comes to Capital One and what credit bureau they will pull. That’s because unfortunately they will pull credit reports from TransUnion, Equifax & Experian. It isn’t clear why Capital One does a triple pull when other banks usually only pull one of your credit reports.

Most likely it’s due to the fact that focus on consumers with sub prime credit and want to reduce their risk by getting the most complete information possible.

You can read other posts in this series by clicking below:

  • American Express
  • Bank of America
  • Barclaycard
  • Chase
  • Citi
  • Discover
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wells Fargo

What Happens If Your Report Is Frozen?

If you have one of your reports frozen, it’s still possible to get approved for credit cards with Capital One. In fact it’s still possible to get instant approval. If you have more than one report frozen, then it won’t work. From the data we’ve seen you can have Experian or TransUnion frozen, but never Equifax. More information can be viewed here. 

Our Verdict

The fact that Capital One does this triple pull (or even double pull with one report frozen) makes them a less attractive option for most people chasing sign up bonuses. That being said, as other banks crack down on their application rules it’s likely that cards from Capital One will become more attractive. I’d recommend reading this post for more information about Capital One credit cards.

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August 25, 2022 |6 min read

August 25, 2022 |6 min read


If you’re considering becoming an authorized user or adding one to your account, you might have a few questions about how it works and how it could affect your credit.

As with most things involving credit, the answers can depend on a number of factors. This article will break down some of those factors and offer things to consider about authorized users to help you decide.

Key Takeaways

  • An authorized user is someone who’s been granted access to use another cardholder’s account.
  • Adding an authorized user may help them build their credit and learn about using a credit card responsibly.
  • An authorized user isn’t legally responsible for the charges they add to an account, unlike a co-signer or someone on a joint account.
  • Adding an authorized user can affect things like payment history and credit utilization, which might impact both parties’ credit scores.

What Does Adding an Authorized User Mean?

An authorized user is a person to whom a cardholder has granted access to use their account. There are several reasons why one might add an authorized user, like helping family members build credit or have access to the account. But it’s important that an authorized user is someone you really trust. And the level of access an authorized user has to an account can vary based on what each credit card company allows.

An authorized user is allowed to make charges on the credit card—and might get their own card—but isn’t required to make payments every month. That responsibility falls to the account holder.

In some cases, the account holder may be able to make the authorized user a manager of the account. That could allow the authorized user to do things like track purchases, report issues and redeem rewards.

Who Can Be an Authorized User?

Becoming an authorized user depends on two things: the account holder and the credit card company. 

First, card issuers may have rules about who can be added or how old authorized users must be. From there, a lot of it is up to the cardholder.

How Many Authorized Users Can Be on a Credit Card Account?

The number of authorized users that can be on a credit card account depends on the issuer and its policy. Credit card issuers set their own policies, so the answer may differ from issuer to issuer.

Reasons to Add Someone as an Authorized User

There are several reasons to add an authorized user to a credit card account. These include:

  • Helping another person build credit.
  • Teaching children about credit.
  • Simplifying finances as a couple.

Whatever the relationship, trust is key. Once an authorized user is given access to an account, they typically can use their card—with or without permission—until access is revoked. So it might be a good idea to talk about budgeting and spending beforehand.

How Can Being an Authorized User Affect Your Credit?

First, it’s important to know that credit card companies aren’t required to report an authorized user’s activity to the three major credit bureaus. And if the information doesn’t appear in a credit report, it may not affect an authorized user’s credit or credit scores at all.

But if the card issuer reports the information, seeing positive effects on the authorized user’s credit starts with both the account holder and the authorized user using the credit card responsibly. That means doing things like making sure monthly payments are on time and keeping balances low.

Plus, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) notes, “Credit scores are based on experience over time.” So if a cardholder has good credit and uses their card responsibly, simply adding an authorized user could help that person start a credit history.

Can an Authorized User Hurt the Primary Cardholder’s Credit?

There are also some potential disadvantages. If the authorized user doesn’t use the account responsibly, it can hurt the account holder’s credit.

Negative actions, like missed payments, could affect both the primary cardholder and the authorized user. And because multiple people have access to the account, there’s the risk of miscommunication or overspending. And that could affect the original cardholder’s credit utilization ratio.

Making sure you’re on the same page when it comes to responsible credit card use could help you avoid mistakes that reflect poorly on both parties’ scores.

How to Add Authorized Users to Your Credit Card Account

You can add authorized users to your credit card account by reaching out to the card issuer. Each issuer may have a different process for adding and removing authorized users of a credit card account. So it’s best to find out what your credit card company says. 

Before adding an authorized user to your Capital One card, you’ll need some information about the user, like their Social Security number and date of birth. You can add or remove authorized users from your Capital One account online. There’s no additional cost to add or remove a user to your account.

What’s the Difference Between Authorized Users, Co-Signers and Joint Accounts?

The difference between authorized users, co-signers and joint accounts has to do with the level of access and responsibility each party has over a particular account. For example, authorized users can charge money to your account, but they can’t add other authorized users or dispute charges. They also can’t request credit limit increases, transfer balances or close the account. In contrast, joint account holders can do all of those things and more.

Co-Signer

A co-signer vouches for someone who’s applying for their own credit card. The co-signer is telling the credit card company that if the cardholder can’t pay, they will.

Typically, co-signers don’t get a card of their own, don’t receive monthly statements and don’t have access to the credit card account. And not all issuers allow co-signers.

Joint Account

A joint credit card works like a traditional credit card, except the account is shared. Cardholders get their own cards linked to the account. And both cardholders are responsible for paying the balance every month—no matter who made the original purchases.

Removing a user from a joint account can be trickier than removing an authorized user from an account. While some issuers may allow an account holder to remove someone from a joint account, many issuers or state laws prohibit an account holder from removing a person without their explicit consent.

Authorized Users in a Nutshell

An authorized user is anyone added to a credit card account who can make charges on the card. It can be beneficial for simplifying finances among family members. Or it can be used to help someone establish a credit history. 

An authorized user can affect both parties’ credit scores in a number of ways, including through missed payments or increased credit utilization ratios.

If you want to start tracking and monitoring your credit, CreditWise from Capital One can help. It’s free to use, even if you don't have a Capital One account. And using CreditWise won’t hurt your credit scores.

You can also get one free copy of your credit reports from each of the three major credit bureaus every year by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com.


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What FICO score do you need for Capital One Quicksilver?

The Capital One Quicksilver card requires good to excellent credit (a 670 to 850 FICO score, or a 661 to 850 VantageScore).

What FICO score does Capital One use for credit cards?

There are two primary credit scores in the U.S.: FICO Scores and VantageScores. While most people are more likely familiar with the FICO model of credit scoring, Capital One credit monitoring from CreditWise uses TransUnion's VantageScore 3.0 model.

Is Capital One Quicksilver a soft pull?

If you've received a Capital One Quicksilver pre-approval offer in the mail, that means you're already pre-approved. Capital One has initiated a soft inquiry and determined that you would likely qualify.

Does Capital One Quicksilver report to all 3 credit bureaus?

Payments are reported to all three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. Capital One offers a free credit monitoring tool called CreditWise that can help account holders keep track of their credit scores.