Frequently Asked Questions

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Perk Central
1.What is Perk Central?
2.How do I access Perk Central?
3.Why should I shop through Perk Central instead of shopping directly though the merchant's Web site?
4.Can I shop in-store as well as online?
5.How do I know what national and local in-store merchants are in my area?
6.Is there any cost to join Perk Central?
7.Do I have to register or give out personal information to join?
8.What are the bonus rewards earned through Perk Central?
9.Is there a limit to the amount of bonus rewards I can earn through Perk Central?
10.Can I shop directly at a retailer's Web site and still earn bonus rewards?
11.Are all Capital One credit cards eligible for Perk Central?
12.Are my bonus rewards worth the same as my current Capital One program Rewards?
13.How do I earn Bonus Rewards?
14.When will I be able to see my bonus rewards I've earned with Perk Central?
15.When will I be able to redeem my bonus rewards?
16.Do I earn bonus rewards on my total purchase?
17.How can I view the bonus rewards I've earned through Perk Central?
18.What if I have a question about the bonus rewards I have earned through Perk Central?
19.Will merchant offers in Perk Central stay the same?
20.Where can I view a complete list of participating retailers in the Perk Central program?
21.Can I use a coupon code and still earn bonus rewards when I shop through Perk Central?
22.I just shopped directly at a retailer featured on Perk Central without shopping through the Perk Central Web site. Will I still earn bonus rewards for my purchase?
23.My Online Banking session timed out before I completed my Perk Central purchase. Will I still get bonus rewards for that purchase?
24.What happens if I make a purchase through Perk Central and the item is on back order will I still earn bonus rewards?
25.What happened to the retailer I shopped with previously?
26.What are cookies and why are they needed?
27.How do I enable cookies on my computer?
28.Who do I contact with questions about my order?
29.If I return my merchandise do I lose my Bonus Rewards?
30.Do I receive Bonus Rewards for any sales tax or shipping on the purchases I make?
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Perk Central
1. What is Perk Central?
Perk Central is an added benefit to your Capital One Rewards credit card. We've partnered with hundreds of local, national and online retailers to offer you ways to earn more rewards. When you shop through Perk Central, you earn bonus rewards that are in addition to your regular rewards (as explained in the "My Rewards" section on the Rewards site). Shopping through Perk Central is a great way to find the retailers you are looking for and earn bonus rewards.
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2. How do I access Perk Central?
You can access Perk Central through Capital One's Online Banking. Simply log into your credit card account and click on the blue Earn More Rewards button from the Reward Summary tab.
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3. Why should I shop through Perk Central instead of shopping directly though the merchant's Web site?

When shopping through Perk Central, you can earn bonus rewards on top of the regular rewards you already earn on your Capital One Rewards credit card. When you click through Perk Central to access the retailer's Web site, a special link tracks your order so you can earn bonus rewards on your purchase. If you shop directly through the retailer's website, you will not earn bonus rewards on your purchases.

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4. Can I shop in-store as well as online?

At select national merchants you are able to shop in-store as well as online. For a complete list of these retailers, select Shop and Earn from the side menu on Perk Central, then click In-Store Offers. In order to provide you with valuable offers, some retailers may require you to activate their in-store offer before shopping. When you see an offer with a green "Activate" button at the right, simply click the button and you will automatically activate the offer. You can easily locate these offers by clicking on the Activate Special Offers tab in the side menu. You are then ready to shop in-store. Make sure you pay with your Capital One Rewards credit card to receive your bonus rewards.

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5. How do I know what national and local in-store merchants are in my area?

To find a list of merchants by ZIP code, simply click on the “Search Offers to Earn” box at the top of the Perk Central home page. You can also find the retailer you're looking for by searching by keyword, location, offer type, or category. Always make sure to read the retailer's offer details, activate offers when necessary, and then pay with your Capital One credit card in order to earn your bonus rewards.

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6. Is there any cost to join Perk Central?
No. There is no fee! As long as you're a Capital One Rewards credit card holder, you're automatically enrolled. It comes as an added benefit with your card.
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7. Do I have to register or give out personal information to join?
No. As a Capital One Rewards credit card holder you are automatically able to access Perk Central through your Online Banking access. Simply log into CapitalOne.com to get started.
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8. What are the bonus rewards earned through Perk Central?

These are rewards in addition to the rewards you already earn by using your Capital One credit card. These bonus rewards are earned only when you shop through Perk Central. Like your regular rewards, your bonus rewards have no expiration dates and there’s no limit to the number of rewards you can earn through this network. However, some retailers may limit the rewards you can earn at their sites.

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9. Is there a limit to the amount of bonus rewards I can earn through Perk Central?
No. There are no limits to the amount of bonus rewards you can earn through the Perk Central network. However, some retailers may limit the number of rewards you can earn at their site.
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10. Can I shop directly at a retailer's Web site and still earn bonus rewards?
No. In order to earn bonus rewards you must always start your shopping at the Perk Central home page. From there you can link to any of the over 300 national retailers participating in the program.
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11. Are all Capital One credit cards eligible for Perk Central?
All Capital One Rewards credit cards, except for partner cards, are enrolled in Perk Central.
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12. Are my bonus rewards worth the same as my current Capital One program Rewards?
Yes. Bonus rewards earned are posted into your current Capital One credit card Rewards account and have the same value as other rewards you earn using your card.
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13. How do I earn Bonus Rewards?
Earning is easy! Simply log in to CapitalOne.com, click on the Rewards Summary tab, and click on the blue Earn More Rewards button. You can search for your favorite retailers, click the special link, and then simply shop the way you always do. Just remember to use your Capital One Rewards credit card at checkout.
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14. When will I be able to see my bonus rewards I've earned with Perk Central?
Your bonus rewards will be displayed on the Perk Central Activity tab within 1-2 billing cycles after the transaction has posted to your Capital One credit card account.
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15. When will I be able to redeem my bonus rewards?
Bonus rewards are eligible to be redeemed as soon as they post to your account.
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16. Do I earn bonus rewards on my total purchase?
Bonus rewards are earned on the merchandise total, but not on taxes, shipping, or handling fees paid to a retailer. See the individual offer details for any additional merchant offer exclusions.
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17. How can I view the bonus rewards I've earned through Perk Central?
Your bonus rewards will be displayed on Perk Central within one to two billing cycles after transactions are billed to your Capital One credit card account. You can view up to 90 days of activity by clicking the View Activity tab on the side menu of your Perk Central home page.
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18. What if I have a question about the bonus rewards I have earned through Perk Central?
Please review your bonus rewards earnings and transaction details on the Perk Central Activity page. You can get there by clicking the View Activity tab on the side menu of your Perk Central home page. You may also view offer details on each retailer's offer details page. For any other questions, please call the number on the back of your card.
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19. Will merchant offers in Perk Central stay the same?
We are constantly working to bring you the best offers and shopping deals. Offers may change from time to time, so check back frequently for updates. To see the most up-to-date listing of participating merchants, please visit the Perk Central website, select Shop and Earn from the side menu, then click All Retailers.
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20. Where can I view a complete list of participating retailers in the Perk Central program?

To view a list of all participating retailers, please visit the Perk Central website, select Shop and Earn from the side menu, then click All Retailers. 

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21. Can I use a coupon code and still earn bonus rewards when I shop through Perk Central?
Perk Central offers may or may not be able to be combined with other discount offers. Please refer to each merchant's offer detail page for specific offer rules.
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22. I just shopped directly at a retailer featured on Perk Central without shopping through the Perk Central Web site. Will I still earn bonus rewards for my purchase?
No. Only purchases made through Perk Central are eligible to earn bonus rewards.
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23. My Online Banking session timed out before I completed my Perk Central purchase. Will I still get bonus rewards for that purchase?
Yes. Your Online Banking session automatically times out for security purposes and should not affect your Perk Central purchases. As long as you link to the retailer from Perk Central, complete the purchase on the retailer's site, and pay with your Capital One Rewards credit card, you will receive bonus rewards for your purchase.
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24. What happens if I make a purchase through Perk Central and the item is on back order will I still earn bonus rewards?
Bonus rewards will be earned after the item on back order is billed to your Capital One Rewards credit card account. As with all purchases, Bonus Rewards may take 1-2 billing cycles to apply to your account from the time your credit card is charged.
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25. What happened to the retailer I shopped with previously?
We are always looking to bring you the best offers. From time to time the participating retailers on the Perk Central Web site may change.
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26. What are cookies and why are they needed?
Cookies are small amounts of data that a Web site can send to a Web browser on a visitor's computer. The cookies are then stored on the computer. A cookie may enable the Web site holder to track how a visitor navigates through its Web site and the areas in which they show interest. You must enable your cookies in order to use this Web site.
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27. How do I enable cookies on my computer?
In order for you to earn bonus rewards while shopping online, you must enable "cookies" in your Web browser. Please check the "help" section on your browser for information on how to enable cookies.
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28. Who do I contact with questions about my order?
If you have any questions about your order, including delivery, returns, shipping and handling, please contact the retailer directly.
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29. If I return my merchandise do I lose my Bonus Rewards?
Yes. If you return merchandise, you will lose your normal rewards and the bonus rewards associated with the returned merchandise.
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30. Do I receive Bonus Rewards for any sales tax or shipping on the purchases I make?
No. You will not receive bonus rewards for sales tax, shipping or handling charges.
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