How do I activate my Capital One Venture card? This question is about the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

How do I activate my Capital One Venture card?

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This question is about the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Paul Kessler, WalletHub Credit Card Analyst

@p.kessler • 02/19/19 This answer was first published on 02/19/19. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You can activate a Capital One Venture card online or by calling the number on the decal on the front of the card when it arrives. You can also activate a Venture card using the Capital One mobile app. With any of the three methods, you will need the card’s 16-digit card number and 3-digit security code. To prevent credit card fraud, the card will be unusable until you activate it.

To activate online, first create an online account by registering at capitalone.com and setting a username and a password. If you already have an account, sign in at capitalone.com/activate. To activate by phone, you may need to call from the phone number associated with your account for security purposes. Or, you’ll need to answer the security question (e.g., your mother’s maiden name) from your application. For the mobile app, text “GET” to 80101 to download the app to your mobile device. Then, log in to your account and click the “Activate Your Card” button below the account balance section.

Jane M Newman, Retired School Teacher

@janen_16 • 02/24/20 This answer was first published on 02/24/20. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You have to set the 3 numbets on the back of the card on your mobile device.

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Here’s how to get Capital One to activate your card online:

Website: If you prefer to activate your credit card online, just go to Capital One’s … read full answer activation page and log in (create an account, if necessary). Then, enter the 3-digit security code on the back of the card when prompted.

Mobile app: To activate your card through the mobile app, sign in with the same information as your online account. Tap your profile, then “Account Settings,” then “Activate Credit Card.” Enter the 3-digit security code when prompted to activate the card. The card will be available to use for purchases immediately after.

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How long does it take for a Capital One credit card to arrive?

It takes about 14 calendar days for a new Capital One credit card to arrive. And it takes 4-6 business days to get a replacement card, unless you pay $16 for delivery in 2-3 business days. There are no options to get new cards faster. But it won’t always take 14 days for a new card to reach you, depending on how far it has to travel. That’s just the timeframe Capital One quotes people. … read full answer

As far as the approval timeline goes, you could be instantly approved for a Capital One credit card if you apply online. On the other hand, Capital One may need longer to verify your information and decide whether you’re creditworthy enough for the card. If you don’t get a decision right away, you can usually expect to hear back within 7-10 business days. That means you should get your Capital One credit card 14-24 (business) days after submitting an application, assuming you’re approved.

Here’s how long it takes for a Capital One credit card to arrive:

New cards take up to 14 calendar days to arrive, following account approval. You can’t pay to speed this up.

Replacement cards take 4-6 business days to arrive. You can cut that timeframe in half by paying $16.

It can take 7-10 business days to get approved for a Capital One credit card, if you’re not approved instantly when you apply.

You can expect to have your Capital One credit card in hand anywhere from 2 weeks to a month after you apply.

You can use your Capital One credit card before it arrives if you download the Capital One app. The app shows you all your card details.

If you’re in the market for a Capital One credit card, there are a ton of good options. You can check out our editors’ latest picks for the best among them and weigh your options.

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