How to download and use the Capital One iOS widget
Mobile and online banking make it easy to check your account balances anywhere, at any time. But as convenient as modern banking technology may be, it can still be frustrating to have to sign in to your account each time you want to view your balance.
Thankfully, the Capital One iOS account balance widget makes it possible to skip the sign-in process and view your account balances right on your iPhone or iPad device’s home screen. Keep reading for more on what the iOS account balance widget is and how to get it.
Key takeaways
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The iOS account balance widget allows Capital One customers to view their account balances on their iPhone or iPad device’s home screen.
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The account balance widget is a feature offered exclusively for iPhone and iPad users.
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Customers can customize the widget to view balances on any Capital One credit card, auto loan, savings account, checking account or certificate of deposit (CD).
What is the Capital One quick balance widget?
The Capital One iOS account widget gives customers the ability to view their account balance right on their device’s home screen without signing in to their Capital One online banking account. The widget is updated regularly throughout the day, making it easy to track spending and view real-time balance updates.
The account balance widget can show balances for up to 4 Capital One accounts, allowing customers to toggle between balances on credit cards and loans or bank accounts such as savings accounts, checking accounts and CDs. Users can also download multiple widgets to their devices if they have more than 4 Capital One accounts they wish to view.
How do I add the quick balance widget?
The Capital One iOS account balance widget is an exclusive feature for iOS users who have an Apple iPhone or iPad. To get started with the widget, customers must have the Capital One Mobile app installed on their device. If you aren’t already using the app, you can download it by texting “GET” to 80101 or by finding it in the app store.
Once you’ve downloaded the Capital One Mobile app, follow these steps to add the account balance widget to your mobile device.
1. Open your phone’s widget gallery
To access the widget gallery, touch and hold your device’s home screen background until the apps jiggle. Tap the + sign to open the gallery.
2. Add and customize the widget
Search for “Capital One” within the widget gallery. Tap the widget and swipe to select from 3 different sizes. Once you’ve chosen a size, tap “Add Widget.”
3. Sign in to your Capital One account
Once the widget has been added, tap it and turn on “Remember Me.” Then, follow the prompts to sign in to your Capital One account. Ensure the account widget is enabled and leave the app.
The account balance widget should now be visible on your home screen. To change which account balances are visible, tap and hold the widget, then tap on your Capital One accounts to select them or switch the order in which they appear on the widget.
If you want your phone or tablet to show more than 4 Capital One account balances, you can install multiple widgets on your device. If you wish to change the widget size, tap it to uninstall, then reinstall it following the above steps and select the widget size you prefer.
Capital One iOS widget in a nutshell
The Capital One iOS account balance widget provides a shortcut for viewing account balances without signing in to a mobile app or website. While the widget is an exclusive feature for Apple users, Android users can still enjoy the convenience of the Capital One Mobile app for viewing balances. Download the Capital One Mobile app today to take advantage of all its features, including mobile deposit, instant purchase notifications and credit score monitoring from CreditWise.
