How To Activate a New PNC Card

How To Activate a New PNC Card

What is PNC Card?

Your PNC Visa® Debit Card offers contactless technology, Zero Liability Fraud Protection, and the ability to earn cash rewards with Purchase Payback®. Add your card to the mobile wallet of your choice for even more convenience. PNC is working to make banking easier and more rewarding for you.

How To Activate a New PNC Card

  1. Log in to the PNC Mobile App.
  2. Tap the menu icon (three lines), and then tap Cards.
  3. Tap Activate This Card.
  4. Tap Begin Activation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I activate my PNC Debit Card?

Your PNC Debit Card will need to be activated when you receive it. You must call the number listed in your Welcome letter to activate your Debit Card and change your PIN.

How can I unlock my PNC card online?

Don’t panic! Locking and unlocking your PNC Debit or Credit Card is as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. Open the PNC Mobile app or sign on to PNC Online Banking.
  2. Select your personal or business debit or credit card.
  3. Click the lock or unlock button. It’s that simple.

How do I find my PNC Debit Card PIN?

If you’ve forgotten your PIN for your debit card:

Stop by any PNC Branch to select a new PIN for your card. Call us using the phone number found on the back of your card to have a new random PIN generated.

What number do I call to activate my PNC card?

By phone: Call (800) 558-8472 or the number you see on the sticker attached to the front of the card. Verify your personal information (e.g. Social Security number, card number, or phone number associated with your application) to activate your card.

Why is my PNC card being declined?

Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you’re over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.

Can I lock and unlock my PNC card?

Your card can be locked and unlocked virtually any time using PNC Easy Lock. Continue to monitor your account activity for any unauthorized transactions or errors and report them immediately.

How long does it take for PNC card to come?

1. Customize Your PNC Bank Visa® Debit Card. Your new card will arrive within seven business days via U.S. mail. Learn more about your PNC personal Visa® debit card options here.

Can I get a PNC card the same day?

No Problem. PNC Customers Get Debit Cards Instantly At Most Branches.

Can PNC print a debit card?

Two-thirds of PNC Bank branches can print new chip cards instantly for new checking accounts or to replace lost, stolen or damaged cards. The instant card issuance (ICI) printers are in about two-thirds of PNC branches currently, and will be in 85 percent of them by year-end.

How do I add a card to my PNC app?

Log in to the PNC Mobile App or PNC Online Banking. – Select the cards you want to add and enter your email address. If you’re an existing Visa Checkout user, you’ll have access to the PNC cards you already stored.