John Miller, Credit Cards Moderator
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To activate a First Progress Select Secured, call 866-706-3584 or the phone number listed on your card. Your new First Progress Select Secured will be ready to make purchases moments after you activate it.
First Progress does not have a certain time limit within which you need to activate your card, but it’s best to do it immediately so that your card doesn’t get denied when you start using it.
How to Activate a First Progress Select Secured
- Call 866-706-3584 or the number on the sticker attached to the card.
- Verify your personal information with a customer service representative or the automated system. This might include your Social Security number, CVV, or card number.
- Await verbal confirmation that your First Progress Select Secured has been activated.
In case you have any trouble activating your card, First Progress customer service will work with you over the phone to figure out the issue. Currently, you cannot activate a First Progress Select Secured online.
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