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American Express cards don’t require you to enroll in an Amex online banking service before activation. To activate:
Activate your card by phone in two steps:
Another option is to activate your American Express card using the Amex mobile app.
Check the status of your Amex card in your online account or in your mobile app.
You can use your Amex card immediately after you activate it.
With your American Express credit card now active, you’ll want to know how to best earn and redeem your rewards.
American Express lets you activate your card online, by phone or with the Amex mobile app. If you’re in a hurry, go for the online activation method or through the app — your quickest option. And if you choose an additional credit card from a different issuer down the road, activating your new credit card should prove a similar process.
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