How To Activate a New RBC Client Card
What is RBC Client Card?
“Client Card” means your RBC Royal Bank Client Card, commonly referred to as your debit card, and any other card we indicate to be subject to this Agreement when we issue it to you. Client Card includes the use of your Client Card number alone. It does not include the RBC Virtual Visa‡ Debit Card.
How To Activate a New RBC Client Card
Go to www.rbc.com/activate. Follow the on-screen prompts. While activating your card, you can also choose to enrol in Online Banking, if you wish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you activate a new debit card?
Activate your new card at an ATM by making a deposit or withdrawal. Find an ATM for your bank. Insert your card and enter your existing PIN, then use your new debit card to make a deposit or withdrawal. The transaction will activate your new card.
How do I setup my RBC client card PIN?
You’ll be assigned a new PIN in the mail separately from receiving your credit card. If you already have an RBC debit card, the PIN on your credit card will be set to match your debit card. If you don’t know your PIN, you can visit any RBC Branch with two valid pieces of ID to change or reset your PIN.
How do I activate my new credit card?
How do I activate a new credit card? To activate your new credit card you’ll need the credit card number and your date of birth. You can either activate your card via online banking, mobile banking, phoning the card provider directly or in person at the nearest branch of your bank.
How does RBC client card work?
You can use your Client Card for any purpose we agree to including: • To pay for goods and services at a store or other merchant that has POS or other terminals that accept debit card payments. To make a cash withdrawal, a bill payment, a deposit, or to transfer funds from one account to another at an ATM.
How do I activate my debit card online service?
STEP I: Login to your bank’s internet banking portal with your credentials. STEP II: Go to the ‘Value Added Services’ or the ‘Cards’ section, depending on your bank’s website, and choose ‘debit card ON/OFF’. STEP III: Choose the card you want to enable from a list of all your linked debit cards.
How long does it take for a new debit card to be active?
Once your new card is in hand, activation takes just minutes.
Can I use RBC client card online?
Your Client Card uses the INTERAC payment network that is widely accepted as a form of payment in physical store locations (point-of-sale) transactions, at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and online.
What is RBC client card PIN?
Your PIN is a key security element of your RBC® Chip and PIN credit card and debit card. It will be required as validation for transactions made at chip-enabled terminals. You should always protect your PIN. In the wrong hands, this information could be detrimental to your financial security.
Where is the 3 digit security code on RBC client card?
How can we help you? Your debit or credit card security code can be found on the signature strip on the back of your debit card. It is a 3 digit number. It will either be the only 3 digits on the signature strip, or will be the last 3 digits on the right if there are more digits on the strip.
Do I have to activate my new RBC client card?
RBC Bank Visa‡ Debit card
For security reasons, the PIN for your debit card will be mailed separately. Follow the instructions included with your card to activate it.