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To activate a Bank of America credit card, call 800-276-9939 or go to the Bank of America activation website and follow the instructions. One other way to activate a Bank of America credit card is by using their mobile app.
Your new Bank of America credit card will be ready to make purchases in just a few minutes, regardless of which activation method you use. Bank of America 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 Bank of America Credit Card
- By phone: Call 800-276-9939 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 card.
- On the website: Log in to your Bank of America account (or create an account if you don’t already have one) and find the activation page. Enter any requested security information, including your Social Security number and the last six digits of your new card number. Activate your card as instructed.
- Via the mobile app: Log in to the Bank of America 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.
If you have any trouble activating your card, you can call Bank of America customer service at 800-732-9194 and ask for help.
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