How To Activate a New RBC Credit Card
What is RBC Credit Card?
The RBC Royal Bank Visa Debit card provides an alternative payment method to cash or cheques when shopping. This card can be used in person, online or by telephone or mail order. It can also be used to withdraw cash at RBC Royal Bank ATMs, or other ATM machines where the Visa or Plus symbols are displayed.
How To Activate a New RBC Credit Card
If you have access to Online Banking, sign in using your Client Card/Username and Password. Select your credit card on the Accounts Summary page. You will be taken to the Credit Card Account Details page, where you can select “Activate My Credit Card”. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 can I make my credit card active?
Call the number on the 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 can I activate my credit card without calling?
Activating credit cards online is a convenient option that doesn’t require dialing any numbers or listening to any automated menus. 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.
Do new credit cards require activation?
As we have mentioned above that you are required to activate your credit card within 37 days of card issuance, including a grace period of 7 days. If you do not activate your card, your credit card will be closed by your issuer and you cannot use it for any kind of transactions.
How do I know if my new 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.
Can I activate my credit card on my phone?
Activating a new credit card is an easy process that you may be able to do online, using a mobile app or by phone. Be prepared to verify your identity and your new card information when activating a credit card.
How long until credit card is activated?
45 to 60 days
Your card issuer may reach out if you haven’t activated your card after a certain amount of time, usually 45 to 60 days, to see if you received it. After that time, you may need to request a new card if you want to activate it.
How long does it take for credit card to activate?
Activation is a pretty easy process, usually taking only a minute or two. However, it’s important to do it as soon as possible. Some issuers may close your account if you don’t activate your card within a certain amount of time.
Can I activate my credit one card online?
Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company. You can activate a Credit One card either online or over the phone at (800) 797-6534.
What to do if card is not activated?
Most new credit cards are sent in a de-activated state to the mailing address you provided on your application. This is to prevent unauthorized use in case the card is lost or stolen before you receive it. Instructions on how to activate the card should be enclosed. If you don’t see them, call your credit card company.