Bank of the west activate card

Q: Do I need to activate my replacement card?

You dont need to activate your new debit card when you receive it – itll be ready to use straightaway. If you want to make a contactless payment, youll need to do a chip-and-PIN transaction first.

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How do I activate my new debit card?
Can I activate my bank debit card online?
Do I need to activate my replacement card?
Do I have to activate my debit card at an ATM?

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How do I activate my new debit card?

Activate your new card at an ATM by making a deposit or withdrawal. Find an ATM for your bank. Insert your card and enter your existing PIN, then use your new debit card to make a deposit or withdrawal. The transaction will activate your new card.

Can I activate my bank debit card online?

It is possible to activate a Debit Card online and also offline via an ATM. These two are distinct procedures that are time bound. The Debit Card must be activated within a time period, or else the PIN number given by the bank becomes invalid.

Do I need to activate my replacement card?

You don't need to activate your new debit card when you receive it – it'll be ready to use straightaway. If you want to make a contactless payment, you'll need to do a chip-and-PIN transaction first.

Do I have to activate my debit card at an ATM?

Can I use an ATM to activate my debit card? Yes, you can use an ATM to activate your debit card. Insert your debit card into the ATM, then enter your debit card number and the PIN provided by the bank. When you enter the PIN, you will be prompted to create a new PIN.