How do I activate a Chase Sapphire Preferred card? This question is about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

You can activate a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card either online or over the phone at (888) 489-7249. Keep in mind that Chase will require your Social Security number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) to activate the card. How to Activate Your Chase Sapphire Preferred Online: Go to the Chase card activation page and enter your login information. If you don’t have a user ID and password yet, click on “Sign up now” to set up your account. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see an option to activate a new card. Over the phone: To activate your Chase Sapphire Preferred over the phone, call customer service at (888) 489-7249. Then, enter the card number and follow the prompts to activate your card. Once you activate your Chase Sapphire Preferred, you’ll be able to use it immediately. If you get any other Chase credit cards in the future, you can activate them using the same process, too. It’s also important to note that you cannot use your Chase Sapphire Preferred without activating it first.

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You can activate a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card either online or over the phone at (888) 489-7249. Keep in mind that Chase will require your Social Security number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) to activate the card.

How to Activate Your Chase Sapphire Preferred

Online: Go to the Chase card activation page and enter your login information. If you don’t have a user ID and password yet, click on “Sign up now” to set up your account. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see an option to activate a new card.
Over the phone: To activate your Chase Sapphire Preferred over the phone, call customer service at (888) 489-7249. Then, enter the card number and follow the prompts to activate your card.

Once you activate your Chase Sapphire Preferred, you’ll be able to use it immediately. If you get any other Chase credit cards in the future, you can activate them using the same process, too.

It’s also important to note that you cannot use your Chase Sapphire Preferred without activating it first.

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How do I activate my Chase credit card?

You can activate a Chase credit card either online or over the phone at (800) 432-3117. To activate your Chase card online, go to Chase’s page for verifying receipt of your card and either log into your account or create login credentials. Once you’re signed in, you’ll be able to verify your new card, set account preferences and more. ... read full answer

The procedure will be the same no matter which Chase credit card you get. And you have many attractive offers to consider:

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It only takes a minute or two to activate a Chase credit card, and you’ll be able to make purchases with your card as soon as you do. If you don’t activate your Chase credit card, you may run into problems trying to use it.

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Does Chase give instant issue cards?

No, Chase does not usually give instant issue cards. The only exceptions are some co-branded credit cards; you can instantly use them for a purchase made with the retailer. However, you can still use your new credit card online or in store right after approval with the “Spend Instantly” feature. This option allows you to add your virtual card to a digital wallet right away. Some co-branded credit cards are not eligible.... read full answer

In all other cases, you may receive an instant decision when you apply online for any Chase card. But you will not know your physical card number until you receive your card by mail. If you are approved, it takes around 7-10 business days for the card to arrive.

Here’s how to add your Chase virtual card to a digital wallet:

Using the Chase Mobile app, choose the card you want to add, scroll down to “Account Services” and then select “Digital Wallets.”

Choose from your list of available digital wallets, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

Select your new card.

Once the card has been added to your wallet, you can use it right away.

As for debit cards, Chase no longer offers instant issue cards and it typically takes 3- 5 business days for them to arrive. However, there are a few major banks and credit unions that do. Navy Federal, PNC, and others will print your debit card in the branch the day you sign up for an account. Not only will you have your debit card in minutes instead of days, you’ll have immediate access to your funds without having to use any starter checks.

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How do I activate my Chase Sapphire Reserve card?

You can activate your Chase Sapphire Reserve card online or over the phone at (888) 489-7249. You can begin using your Chase Sapphire Reserve immediately after activating it.

How to activate your Chase Sapphire Reserve Card:

Online: Go to the Chase card verification page and enter your login information. If you don’t have a user ID and password yet, click on “Sign up now” to set up your account. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see an option to activate a new card. ... read full answer

Over the phone: To activate Chase Sapphire Reserve over the phone, call (888) 489-7249 and enter your card number. You may also be asked security questions to verify your identity.

Keep in mind that you cannot use your physical credit card without activating it first. You may, however, have the option to use your card before it arrives. You could add your Chase Sapphire Reserve card to a digital wallet immediately after application approval as long as you have a Chase online account.

Ultimately, it is worth noting that if you have received your Chase Sapphire Reserve but you didn’t activate it within 60 days, Chase will automatically activate the card on your behalf after the 60 days have passed.

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