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How you activate your Mastercard credit card ultimately depends on your card’s provider. Most providers let you activate your card online, by phone or through their mobile app, with most activation methods taking just minutes. Here’s the most common ways of activating
Online card activation is often the fastest way to start using your card, but you’ll first need an online account with your provider. If you don’t yet have one, enroll by providing personal information such as your Social Security number and date of birth, then:
Card activation by phone is another widely used method.
Most large card providers let you activate your card with their mobile app.
Now that you’ve activated your card, it’s time to start using it. Here are a few good places to start:
You can activate all Mastercard credit cards the same way you would activate any other card — by phone, online or through a company’s mobile app if available. If you end up looking for a top-rated secondary credit card to compliment your newly activated Mastercard, remember to compare your options.
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