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When you receive a new or replacement credit card, you’ll need to activate it by confirming the 3-digit security code on the back. Here’s how.<\/p>\n

Make sure to download the Capital One app and enroll in online banking to continue.<\/p>\n

Enrolling in Online Banking<\/h2>\n
If you don’t have a Capital One online account, you’ll need to create one before you can activate your card. One of the most convenient ways to enroll in online banking is in the Capital One app or website.<\/p>\n
Once you’ve enrolled, follow the prompts to activate your card, which will include entering the 3-digit security code on the back.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
If you already have a Capital One online account, you’ll need to link your new card to your username before you can activate it.<\/p>\n
Then, follow the prompts to activate your card.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Other Ways to Activate Your Card<\/h2>\nIn the Mobile App:<\/h3>\n
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Select Profile<\/li>\n
Select Account & Feature Settings<\/li>\n
Select Activate a Credit Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
On the Capital One Website:<\/h3>\n
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Select I Want to…<\/li>\n
Under Account Settings, select Activate Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
How Do I Activate My Credit Card?<\/h3>\n
When you receive a new or replacement credit card, you’ll need to activate it online or by phone, where you’ll confirm the 3-digit security code on the back.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Where Is My 3-Digit Security Code Located?<\/h3>\n
You can find your 3-digit security code on the back of your card by the signature line (if applicable).<\/p>\n
Can I Activate My New Credit Card by Phone?<\/h3>\n
To activate your new credit card by phone, call the number provided on the adhesive, removable strip attached to your card and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n
If you miss a step, simply start over by ending the call and calling the phone number on your card again.<\/p>\n
What Should I Do After Activating My Replacement Card?<\/h3>\n
After activating your replacement card, dispose of your old card securely.<\/p>\n
Plastic cards:<\/strong> Cut through the card several times, ensuring you cut through the chip and magnetic strip to protect your personal information and prevent fraud.<\/p>\n
Metal cards:<\/strong> Don’t cut your metal cards! We’ll send you a return envelope with your replacement card so that it can be properly disposed of.<\/p>\n
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Sign your replacement card.<\/li>\n
Update recurring charges and transactions with your replacement card number.<\/li>\n
Even though some merchants may automatically update, view your recurring merchants to prevent charges from being declined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","pure_content":"When you receive a new or replacement credit card, you\u2019ll need to activate it by confirming the 3-digit security code on the back. Here\u2019s how.\nMake sure to download the Capital One app and enroll in online banking to continue.\nEnrolling in Online Banking\nIf you don\u2019t have a Capital One online account, you\u2019ll need to create one before you can activate your card. One of the most convenient ways to enroll in online banking is in the Capital One app or website.\nOnce you\u2019ve enrolled, follow the prompts to activate your card, which will include entering the 3-digit security code on the back.\n\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card\nIf you already have a Capital One online account, you\u2019ll need to link your new card to your username before you can activate it.\nThen, follow the prompts to activate your card.\n\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card\nOther Ways to Activate Your Card\nIn the Mobile App:\n\nSelect Profile\nSelect Account & Feature Settings\nSelect Activate a Credit Card\n\nOn the Capital One Website:\n\nSelect I Want to\u2026\nUnder Account Settings, select Activate Card\n\nFAQs\nHow Do I Activate My Credit Card?\nWhen you receive a new or replacement credit card, you\u2019ll need to activate it online or by phone, where you\u2019ll confirm the 3-digit security code on the back.\n\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card\nWhere Is My 3-Digit Security Code Located?\nYou can find your 3-digit security code on the back of your card by the signature line (if applicable).\nCan I Activate My New Credit Card by Phone?\nTo activate your new credit card by phone, call the number provided on the adhesive, removable strip attached to your card and follow the instructions.\nIf you miss a step, simply start over by ending the call and calling the phone number on your card again.\nWhat Should I Do After Activating My Replacement Card?\nAfter activating your replacement card, dispose of your old card securely.\nPlastic cards: Cut through the card several times, ensuring you cut through the chip and magnetic strip to protect your personal information and prevent fraud.\nMetal cards: Don\u2019t cut your metal cards! We\u2019ll send you a return envelope with your replacement card so that it can be properly disposed of.\n\nSign your replacement card.\nUpdate recurring charges and transactions with your replacement card number.\nEven though some merchants may automatically update, view your recurring merchants to prevent charges from being declined.","is_draft":"0","editor_type":"3","file_path":"","add_time":"1781523345","update_time":"1781523500"},"pure_content":"When you receive a new or replacement credit card, you\u2019ll need to activate it by confirming the 3-digit security code on the back. Here\u2019s how.\nMake sure to download the Capital One app and enroll in o"}],"user_read_num":"0","is_auth":"0"},"msg":"Success","code":200}

Other Ways to Activate Your Card<\/h2>\nIn the Mobile App:<\/h3>\n\nSelect Profile<\/li>\nSelect Account & Feature Settings<\/li>\n

In the Mobile App:<\/h3>\n\nSelect Profile<\/li>\nSelect Account & Feature Settings<\/li>\n

On the Capital One Website:<\/h3>\n\nSelect I Want to…<\/li>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n

How Do I Activate My Credit Card?<\/h3>\nWhen you receive a new or replacement credit card, you’ll need to activate it online or by phone, where you’ll confirm the 3-digit security code on the back.<\/p>\n

How Do I Activate My Credit Card?<\/h3>\n
When you receive a new or replacement credit card, you’ll need to activate it online or by phone, where you’ll confirm the 3-digit security code on the back.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49Activate Your Card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n