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Capital One Account Holders: Potential changes Prompt Review Before October 2 Deadline
Capital one is updating its account terms on October 2, 2024, a move that could impact customers and potentially warrant consideration of alternative banking options. The changes relate to dispute resolution, specifically an arbitration clause that will eliminate the ability to pursue class action lawsuits against the bank.
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