activate.capitalone.com/activate Login : How To Activate Credit Card Without Calling
To activate your new Capital One Credit Card, Sign in to your account online or with the Capital One Mobile app. Text “GET” to 80101 to download the app.
Follow these quick and easy steps to activate your credit card. Make sure to download the Capital One Mobile app and enroll in online banking to continue.
Step 1:
Sign in to your account online or with the Capital One Mobile app. Text “GET” to 80101 to download the app.
Already have a Capital One credit card? Link your new credit card account to your existing one.
Step 2:
Select “Activate New Card” and follow the steps shown. On the mobile app, you may be asked to tap your card to the phone for a quick and easy activation.
Need another way to activate your card?
On the app, go to ‘Profile’ and click on ‘Account & Feature Settings’ and then go to ‘Activate a Credit Card’.
On your computer, go to ‘I Want to…” and click on ‘Activate Card’ under Account Settings.
Manage your PIN number
A PIN is the four-digit code you can use for cash advances. When you first get your card, you are usually given the option of selecting your own PIN, receiving a system generated PIN, or declining a PIN.
Get a PIN online
- Sign in to your credit card account.
- Click More Account Settings, find Control Your Card and follow the directions under Get a Cash Advance.
- We may be able to send you a code by email or text and you can select a custom PIN to use right way. Otherwise, it will arrive by mail in about 7 to 10 business days.
Other ways to get a PIN
Call 1-800-227-4825 and follow the directions given by our automated system. You can request a PIN by mail that will arrive in 7-10 days or if you know your current PIN, you can simply update it.
