USAA
What does this mean?
Grade A (high: almost everything comes from official pages read directly). 100% of 24 sources are the organization's own pages or government sites.
Get help with (3)
- Billing errorWrite to USAA Credit Card Services within 60 days of the statement; a phone call does not protect your rights.
- Unauthorized chargeTell USAA as soon as reasonably possible by phone, then dispute in writing.
- Fraud or scamCall the fraud line for the account type, and report scam messages to abuse@usaa.com.
Contacts (11)
Phone
- USAA main number (800-531-USAA) Account holder only
TTY 711. The local number is 210-531-USAA (+1-210-531-8722). The credit card agreement also names 1-800-531-USAA.
Use for: Dispute with a merchant through the bank, Unauthorized charge, Fraud or scam, Billing error, Fee reversal, Account frozen or closed
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Unauthorized ATM or debit card transactions Account holder only
TTY 711. Days and times may vary.
Use for: Unauthorized charge, Fraud or scam, Dispute with a merchant through the bank
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Unauthorized credit card transactions Account holder only
TTY 711.
Use for: Unauthorized charge, Fraud or scam, Dispute with a merchant through the bank
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Suspected identity theft, or you gave out a password or logon credentials Account holder only
Use for: Fraud or scam, Account access
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- USAA insurance claims (800-531-USAA) Account holder only
Use for: Insurance claim delayed, Insurance claim denied
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Auto windshield and glass claims Account holder only
Use for: Insurance claim delayed
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
Online tools and accounts
- Dispute a card transaction online or in the USAA Mobile App Sign-in required
Log on to usaa.com or the app and select "Dispute Transaction" from the account activity.
Use for: Dispute with a merchant through the bank, Unauthorized charge, Fraud or scam
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- USAA insurance claims center (file a claim, check status) Sign-in required
Auto and property claims can be reported any time on usaa.com or in the USAA Mobile App.
Use for: Insurance claim delayed, Insurance claim denied
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Report suspicious calls, texts or emails claiming to be USAA
Include the phone number and details about the call or message.
Use for: Fraud or scam
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Credit card billing errors (Your Billing Rights address)USAA Credit Card Services, P.O. Box 65020, San Antonio, TX 78265-5020
Use for: Billing error, Dispute with a merchant through the bank
Source: files.consumerfinance.gov, verified 2026-10-12
- Dispute what USAA reported to a credit bureau (credit card)USAA/Consumer Report Dispute, Attn: Form Code #CLCBD, P.O. Box 33009, San Antonio, TX 78265-3009
Use for: Error on a credit report
Source: files.consumerfinance.gov, verified 2026-10-12
Escalation path
Go up one step at a time. Keep the reference numbers and dates from each contact.
Customer service
Written complaint
MailCredit card billing errors (Your Billing Rights address) USAA Credit Card Services, P.O. Box 65020, San Antonio, TX 78265-5020Card billing errors must be in writing within 60 days; a call alone does not require USAA to investigate.
Federal regulator
State agency
Your state’s financial regulator. Find it in the list of state agencies (also as JSON:
states/<code>.json, for example states/ny.json).State agency
Your state’s insurance department. Find it in the list of state agencies (also as JSON:
states/<code>.json, for example states/ny.json).For USAA insurance claim disputes.
Arbitration
USAA credit card agreement: either party may elect AAA arbitration; small claims court is an alternative; FSB pays the administrator's fees.
Known blockers
- usaa.com does not respond to automated page fetches; an agent can link to its pages but may not be able to read them.
- Online disputes and claims need USAA logon.
- Phone service verifies the member.
Scam warnings
Official domains
usaa.com
Real links and emails from USAA end in one of these.
USAA will never ask you for
USAA will never call or text you to ask for your password, PIN or one-time code.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
USAA will never ask for your one-time code or PIN unless you called USAA. It will never ask for your password or give you a temporary one.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
USAA will never tell you to transfer, send or withdraw money.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
USAA will never send anyone to collect your debit or credit card, and will not ask you to move money to stop fraud or protect your funds.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
Known scams
Scammers pretend to be USAA with official-looking phone numbers or email addresses. They say there is an account issue or ask for personal details to prevent fraud, and may ask to video call you or take control of your screen.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
A fake USAA text about a suspicious charge is followed by a call that looks like it comes from USAA. The caller asks you to verify your details and to transfer your balance right away to secure the account.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
Real USAA emails show a personalized "USAA Security Zone" with your name and the last four digits of your USAA number. USAA says an email where this is wrong or missing is not from USAA.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
Report phishing
- Report suspicious calls, texts or emails that claim to be USAA
Include the phone number and details about the call or message.
Use for: Fraud or scam
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
For the whole industry, read Banks and card issuers — how complaints work.
More facts
- Process
USAA says auto and property insurance claims can be reported any time in the claims center on usaa.com or in the USAA Mobile App.
Source: usaa.com, verified 2026-10-12
Verification notes
USAA Federal Savings Bank is a federal savings bank (OCC) and issues USAA credit cards. USAA also sells auto and property insurance. usaa.com does not respond to automated page fetches; the usaa.com channels here come from usaa.com search results, and the card terms from the agreement USAA files with the CFPB.
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