
After opening the account you will get a free card that gives you access to your money. You can use the card at ATMs for withdrawing cash, balance inquiries, and so on. How to get ATM card? First, the card should be activated.
An ATM card gives you instant access to any banking operations, just follow the following steps:
- Receive ATM card. You will get the card by the mail. Most banks also will send you a separate document with a temporary PIN number.
- Make sure that the card you received is one you applied for or requested. Examine the card's details and expiration date. If the expiration date is approaching soon, contact your bank. Sign the back of the card. If this is a replacement debit card, or you received a temporary card, it is better to destroy the old card.
It is time to start activating your ATM card, there are several ways to do it Go to an automatic teller machine. Choose an ATM of your bank, Insert your card and use your PIN, follow the instructions on the screen.
Some banks may require you to go through an activation screen, but other banks automatically activate the card. Call the support service of your bank.
Most banks provide a toll-free number you can use to activate your card. Call the toll-free number and give all the necessary information, it can be social security number, zip code, and security code of your card.
Log in to your online account. Many banks provide an activation service by the Internet. Log in to your Internet banking and find the activating button.
The website of your bank can require you to enter the security code of the card. Some banks have mobile apps that allow you to activate your ATM card.
Go to your bank. You can go to any branch of your bank.
Ask the bank attendant to activate your card. Some ATM cards allow you to make a purchase to activate the card. Just use your card in some store.