Capital One Shopping
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | E-commerce, Technology |
| Headquarters | Plano , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Browser extension, Mobile app, Price comparison, Coupon codes, Cash back rewards |
| Parent | Wikibuy, LLC |
Capital One Shopping is a browser plugin, website, and mobile app designed to facilitate e-commerce comparison shopping and offer cash back benefits at more than 30,000 online retailers. Managed by Wikibuy, LLC based in Plano, Texas, the service primarily targets consumers within the United States.
Services
This platform features product searches, automatic coupon code application, shopping rewards, and a price tracking watchlist. It scans multiple online sources to find products along with valid coupon codes, enabling price comparisons among different sellers. Users who complete purchases through the browser extension or mobile app accumulate shopping credits that can be exchanged for gift cards. The watchlist function notifies users about price reductions on items they have viewed or previously bought.
Technical specifications
The Capital One Shopping browser extension is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari browsers. Its mobile application supports both iOS and Android devices, focusing mainly on the U.S. market.
Reception
NerdWallet includes Capital One Shopping in its list of recommended options but highlights that these types of services typically gather basic personal information such as users’ names and email addresses for promotional uses. CNET awarded it the title "Best for Gift Cards."