How do I activate my Chase Sapphire Reserve 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:

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.

It generally takes 7-10 business days to get approved for the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. Some Chase Sapphire Reserve applicants may get approved instantly after applying online, if they are a clear match for the card’s approval requirements. In some cases, however, it can take Chase up to 30 days to make a ruling.... read full answer

Here’s the Chase Sapphire Reserve approval timetable:

• Instant Decision Possible. When you apply for Chase Sapphire Reserve online, you could find out whether you’re approved or denied by the time the page refreshes.
• 7-10 Business Days. Typically, you can expect a decision letter within 7-10 business days. However, if Chase needs to collect additional information, you’ll be notified of their decision within 30 days, at the longest.
• 72-Hour Shipping Available. After approval, the Chase Sapphire Reserve will be sent out to you by mail within 3-5 business days. But you can request free expedited shipping and get it in 72 hours. Just call Chase customer service at (800) 945-2000.

After applying, you can check the status of your application by contacting customer service at (888) 609-7805. There is no option to check the status of your application online.

In case your application has been denied, you can ask Chase to reconsider your application by calling (888) 270-2127.

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.... read full answer
• 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.