How To Activate a New Bank of America Debit Card
What is Bank of America Debit Card?
You can use a debit card just like a credit card wherever Visa or MasterCard cards are accepted. However, when you use a debit card, the purchase amount is deducted from your Bank of America checking account.
How To Activate a New Bank of America Debit Card
Using your new debit card with your current PIN to make a purchase or at any Bank of America ATM will automatically activate your card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my US Bank debit card online?
Simply log in, go to Manage cards, and find the option for debit card activation. If you use online banking, you can activate your debit card immediately after it arrives. Simply log in, go to Customer service, then Self service and find the option for debit card activation.
Can I activate my new ATM card in ATM machine?
Insert your debit card into the ATM. Enter the debit card number and the ATM pin. You will then be prompted to create a new ATM pin. Follow the instructions on the machine to enter your new ATM PIN, and your card will be activated.
How do I know if my ATM card is activated?
Try using the card at an ATM: If your card is working, you should be able to complete a transaction at an ATM by entering your PIN and following the prompts. If the card is not working, the ATM may display an error message. Check the expiration date: Make sure the expiration date on your ATM card has not passed.
How do I activate my US bank debit card by phone?
We make it easy to activate your new debit card. Follow the steps below to activate your debit card in online banking or our mobile app, or contact us at 800-236-3838 to activate it via our automated phone system.
Can you activate Bank of America card at ATM?
Using your new debit card with your current PIN to make a purchase or at any Bank of America ATM will automatically activate your card.
How do I activate my debit card via SMS?
Step 1: SMS ‘PIN 5678 ABCD’ to 567676. Step 2: Here, 5678 represents the last four digits of your debit card number and ABCD represents the last four digits of your bank account number linked to the debit card. Once the SMS is sent, you will receive an OTP number on your mobile.
What happens if I don’t activate my debit card?
What happens if you do not activate your Debit/Credit card? If you do not activate your debit/credit card within the specified time period, then the PIN provided by your bank gets invalid and you cannot make any further transactions on the card.
Can I activate my ATM card without going to the bank?
It is possible to activate a Debit Card online and also offline via an ATM. These two are distinct procedures that are time bound.
How do I activate my ATM debit card online without having to call the bank?
Step 1: Login to the net banking portal of your debit card issuer. Step 2: Visit the ‘Debit Card’ section to activate your card. Step 3: Select the option that says ‘Generate/ Create PIN’ to proceed with the same. Step 4: Enter the required PIN as per the instructions shown on the screen.