How To Activate a First Premier Credit Card
What is First Premier?
First Premier Bank, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is an issuer of MasterCard brand credit cards in the United States. The bank is known for specializing in a wide range of subprime credit cards that are marketed to individuals with low credit scores.
How To Activate a First Premier Credit Card
The only way to activate your First Premier credit card is by calling their customer service number at (800) 987-5521. This way, you can also set up a PIN by following the instructions you received with your new card. Just keep in mind that there is no First Premier credit card online activation option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my FNB Premier credit card?
Online Secure
- Log in to FNB Online Banking.
- Select the My Bank Accounts sub tab.
- Select the card you would like to activate.
- Select Activate Now under the Online Secure column.
- Click I accept and agree to the Disclaimer above.
- Select Finish on the Activation Results screen.
How do I activate my first credit card?
If you prefer to activate your credit card via phone, call the number on the activation sticker attached to your card — or, if the credit card issuer doesn’t provide a separate activation phone number, call the number on the back of your card.
How to activate a credit card?
Look for a sticker on your credit card that contains instructions on how to activate your card. There will be an option for activating your card over the phone by dialing a toll-free number and following instructions from an automated voice operator.
How do I unlock my first Premier credit card?
The Lock/Unlock Card option is only available in our PREMIER Bankcard Credit Card Mobile App. Once you access the mobile app, tap Settings > Card Controls > Lock/Unlock Card.
How do I know if my credit card is activated?
One way to check if your card is active is by calling your card issuer’s customer support phone number and asking. This number is usually listed on the back of your card. Besides maybe a few seconds of hold time, this is the quickest and easiest way to check the status of your card.
How do I know when my credit card is activated?
Call customer service: You can call the phone number on the back of your credit card to reach customer service. You’ll be able to check the status of your card and, if it is deactivated, you can ask about reactivation. Make a purchase: Another way to check if a card is active is to try and use it to make a purchase.
Do credit cards activate immediately?
How Long After I Activate My Credit Card Do I Have to Wait Before Using It? In most cases, after a new credit card has been activated it will be ready to use for purchases immediately.
How do I activate my credit card without calling?
Some card issuers allow you to complete card activation through a mobile app. Other credit card issuers have online banking options to easily activate your credit card online. This means you can activate the credit card without calling the bank or the customer service number.
How soon can I use my First Premier credit card?
You cannot have access to First Premier card credit as soon as you pay the processing fee. The processing fee needs to be submitted before your card account is opened. Once the account is opened, you will receive your card in the mail within 10 business days, after which you may start using it.
Can I use my First Premier card as soon as I pay the fee?
The program fee is a one-time payment to offset risk associated with your credit account. If you are approved, paying the full program fee opens your credit account and gives you access to your available funds as soon as your card arrives.