Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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To activate a Deserve EDU credit card, call the number on the activation sticker that’s attached to the card or go to the Deserve activation website, which will also be noted on the sticker. Another way to activate a Deserve EDU credit card is by using the card issuer’s mobile app.
Your new Deserve EDU card will be ready to make purchases in just a few minutes no matter which method you use to activate it. Deserve does not have a certain time limit within which you need to activate your card, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible.
How to Activate a Deserve EDU Credit Card
- By phone: Call 1 (800) 418-2362 or the number on the sticker attached to the front of the card. Verify your personal information (e.g. Social Security number, card number, or phone number associated with your application) to activate your Deserve EDU credit card.
- On the website: Log in to your Deserve account (or create an account if you don’t have one) and find the activation page. Enter any required security information. Activate your Deserve EDU card as instructed.
- On mobile: Log in to the Deserve mobile app using the same credentials that you’d use to log in online. Tap the credit card activation button, then enter any security information that’s requested on the following page.
Your new Deserve EDU credit card will be available for purchases immediately after activation. If you have any trouble activating your card, Deserve customer service can always help you out. You can give them a call at 1 (800) 418-2362.
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