How To Activate a Paycard
What is Paycard?
Pay cards are a kind of reloadable debit card — employers can give them to their employees and deposit paychecks onto the cards instead of printing checks or using direct deposit. They’re good for employees who don’t have bank accounts or other reloadable debit cards.
How To Activate a Paycard
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to activate a paycard?
A pay card is a prepaid, reloadable card, similar to a debit card, that employee wages can be loaded to each pay period. Payments are loaded electronically and employees need only to activate the card to receive their wages.
How do I activate my card payment?
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 do I get my card activated?
Call the bank’s card activation number that can likely be found on the activation sticker on the front of your debit card. Listen to the prompts on your call and go through them to activate your card. You can also talk to a customer service employee, at the bank or on the phone, if you need assistance.
How do I activate my bank card?
New debit cards often have a sticker on the front that provides you with a number to call to activate the card. If your card doesn’t have this, call the customer service number provided on the back of the card. Follow the prompts to enter the required information.
How do I know if my 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.
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.
Can I withdraw money from my PayCard?
If you accept, you’ll receive your paycheck as a direct deposit onto the card instead of getting a physical check or a direct deposit into your bank account at the end of each pay period. You can then use the card for purchases or to withdraw cash from an ATM, similar to a debit card.
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.
Why is my card not working when I activated it?
If you recently activated your card and this is the first use, it is possible the activation process was not fully completed. The card provider may need to manually activate the card. Often, your card is declined for your protection to prevent fraudulent purchases.
Can I activate my card online?
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.