Short code 227373: who texts from it?
227373 is a US SMS short code registered to Capital One, verified against the owner's own published documentation. What it carries: Account servicing / fraud alerts.
Short code 227373 at a glance
| Owner | Capital One |
|---|---|
| What the texts are | Account servicing / fraud alerts |
| Opt-out | Text STOP; HELP for help |
| Impersonation risk | Frequently impersonated |
| Source | Capital One's own documentation |
| Verified | July 4, 2026 |
Is a text from 227373 legit?
Capital One is a frequently impersonated brand. A text that genuinely comes from 227373 matches Capital One's documented sender ID, but scammers send lookalike "Capital One" messages from ordinary 10-digit numbers with links. Treat any Capital One text that asks you to tap a link, log in, or share a code as suspicious — whatever number it shows.
A familiar sender is not a guarantee. Even a message that really comes from 227373 deserves the same caution: judge it by what it asks for, and never share a one-time code, password, or PIN because a text looks official.
Other Capital One short codes
- 20157 — Text-to-apply for Menards credit card
- 227767 — Account servicing / fraud alerts
- 227898 — Account servicing / fraud alerts
- 33580 — Text-to-apply for BJ's Wholesale credit card
- 44580 — Text-to-apply for Williams-Sonoma credit card
- 61869 — Bank account servicing messages
- 66570 — Text-to-apply for REI Co-op Mastercard
- 77580 — Text-to-apply for Kohl's credit card
See all Capital One short codes in the directory.
How to verify any business text
Whatever the sender shows, these five habits keep you safe from smishing:
- Don't tap links in a text you weren't expecting — even if the sender looks right.
- Open the company's official app, or type its web address yourself, instead of following a link.
- Call the number on your card, statement, or the company's official website — never a number the text gives you.
- Never share a one-time code, password, or PIN. A real company will never text asking you to read one back.
- Report smishing: forward the message to 7726 (it spells SPAM) and file it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Report a scam text: forward it to 7726 (which spells SPAM) so your mobile carrier can investigate the sender, then report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Don't reply or tap any links. More on 7726.
Look up another short code · Got a call instead? Look up the number
Frequently asked questions
Who texts from 227373?
227373 is a US SMS short code registered to Capital One. Account servicing / fraud alerts. Short codes are the 5- and 6-digit numbers businesses send texts from, administered in the US by the CTIA.
Is a text from 227373 a scam?
227373 itself is Capital One's verified short code, not a scam — but scammers impersonate Capital One from other numbers, so a familiar-looking sender is never a guarantee. Judge any message by what it asks for: never share a one-time code or password, and don't tap links you didn't expect.
How do I stop texts from 227373?
Text STOP; HELP for help. If messages continue after you opt out, contact Capital One through its official app or website rather than replying to the text.
How do I report a suspicious "Capital One" text?
Forward it to 7726 (which spells SPAM) so your carrier can investigate, and report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Don't reply to the message or tap any links, and confirm anything important with Capital One through its official app or the number on your card.
Compiled from each sender's own published SMS documentation — help centers, terms of service, and fraud-alert pages; the commercial CTIA short-code registry is not used. Every entry carries the owner's source link and is re-verified monthly. areacode.fyi is independent and not affiliated with any company named here.