How do I activate an American Express card? This question is about American Express Credit Cards

How do I activate an American Express card?

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Gina Marte, WalletHub Advisor

@ginamarte • 11/26/21 This answer was first published on 11/03/20 and it was last updated on 11/26/21.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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To activate an American Express card, visit the online activation page and enter the 15-digit Amex card number and 4-digit card ID, then click “Confirm.” On the next screen, verify your identity and complete the American Express card activation. You can also activate your American Express card through your mobile app, or by calling the Amex customer service at (800) 528-4800.

Here's how to activate your American Express card:

On the website: Visit the online activation page and enter the 15-digit Amex card number and 4-digit card ID, then click "Confirm." On the next screen, verify your identity and complete the American Express card activation.
Mobile App: Download the mobile app, scan your card with the phone’s camera or enter its information manually. To get to this option, log in to the app using the same credentials that you’d use to log in online. Tap the credit card activation button, then enter the requested security information.
By phone: Call Amex customer service at (800) 528-4800 and get connected with a representative who can guide you through the activation process.

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Can a credit card ever expire if I don't activate it?

A credit card cannot expire if you won't activate it, but it will most likely be disabled. If you don't activate a credit card and thus don't use the card, your account may be closed.

Card issuers typically close accounts that aren't used within a certain time period, usually over a year.

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How do I activate a credit card?

To activate a credit card, call the number on the back of the card or go to the website listed on the activation sticker attached to the card. Credit card activation typically requires the credit card number, the security code (CVV), or both.

The exact steps required to activate a credit card depend on the card issuer, so it’s best to follow the instructions from the sticker attached on your card. If you’ve lost your sticker...

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