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With most Visa providers, you can activate your card in three ways — by phone, online or through the mobile app. But not all cards displaying the Visa logo allow for app activation. Here’s how to activate your Visa using each method.
Online is your fastest option, even accounting for the step of creating an online account, and should take you just a few minutes. Enroll with your Social Security number and date of birth, and then follow four steps:
Activate your card with a phone call in three steps:
Most card providers let you activate your card with the provider’s mobile app in three steps:
Once you’ve activated, you can double-check your status by signing in to your provider account or mobile app. After you’re confirmed, you can start using your Visa card immediately. There are a few great ways to start using your credit card depending on the card you activated:
All Visa credit cards have the same activation procedure as any other credit card — online or by phone, with many providers extending the convenience of easy activation through a mobile app.
Now that your Visa card is active and ready to use, consider adding one of the best second credit cards to your wallet for additional perks, the chance to earn a signup bonus and or increase your credit limit.
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