How To Activate DBS Card

How To Activate DBS Card

There are two primary ways to activate your DBS Card, depending on the card type:

1. Activating Credit Cards

  • Via Digibank mobile app:

    1. Log in to the Digibank mobile app.
    2. Tap on the ‘More’ tab.
    3. Under ‘Manage Cards & Loans’, tap ‘Activate Cards’.
    4. Select ‘Activate Credit Card’.
    5. Choose the credit card you want to activate.
    6. Review your request and tap ‘Activate Card’ to complete the process.
  • Via DBS/POSB ATM:

    1. Insert your new credit card into the ATM.
    2. Enter your new card PIN.
    3. Select ‘More Services’ > ‘Cards/PIN/iBanking/Phonebanking’ > ‘Activate Card’.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation.

2. Activating ATM/Debit Cards

  • Via digibank mobile app:

    1. Log in to the digibank mobile app.
    2. Tap on the ‘More’ tab.
    3. Under ‘Manage Cards & Loans’, tap ‘Activate Cards’.
    4. Select ‘Activate ATM/Debit Card’.
    5. Choose the ATM/Debit card you want to activate.
    6. Review your request and tap ‘Activate Card’ to complete the process.
  • Via DBS/POSB ATM:

    1. Insert your new ATM/Debit card into the ATM.
    2. Enter your new card PIN.
    3. Select ‘More Services’ > ‘Cards/PIN/iBanking/Phonebanking’ > ‘Activate Card’.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation.

For more details, visit the DBS Singapore website. If you have a specific type of DBS card (such as a Business Advance Card), additional instructions may apply.

The activation process for a DBS card is typically instantaneous. Once you’ve followed the steps to activate your card (either through digibank mobile, DBS digibot, or an ATM/VTM), your card should be ready for use immediately.

What if I forget my card PIN?

 If you forget your DBS card PIN, follow these steps to reset it:

  1. Using digibank mobile:
    • Log in to digibank mobile.
    • Tap on the “More” tab.
    • Under “Manage Cards & Loans,” select “Reset Card PIN.”
    • Choose the credit card for which you want to reset the PIN.
    • Follow the prompts to set a new PIN.
  2. Using DBS digibot:
    • Access DBS digibot.
    • Follow the prompts to reset your card PIN.
  3. At a DBS/POSB ATM or Video Teller Machine (VTM):
    • Insert your card.
    • Select the option to reset your card PIN.

Remember to choose a PIN that’s easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact DBS customer support. 😊🌟