To start using an SBI credit card, you have to first activate it. There are various ways to activate an SBI credit card online and offline. Let us now see how to activate an SBI credit card in various ways. 

How To Activate An SBI Credit Card Online?

Online methods are simple and easy. They are hassle-free and instant. These methods include 

  • Netbanking 
  • Mobile banking 
  • Email 

Let us now explore these methods in detail. 

Online Methods to Activate An SBI Card

How Can I Activate My SBI Credit Card By Netbanking? 

You can activate your SBI credit card through SBI Netbanking the following steps 

  • You will have to get registered if you are a first-time user
  • Generate your PIN
  • Go to the SBI Bank Portal online and log in with your credentials. 
  • Choose the credit card option that will appear on your screen.
  • Enter the credit card number correctly, along with the one-time password that you received on your phone. 
  • Re-enter your password and your OTP
  • If you are not a first-time user, log in with your credit card pin and your credit card number. 
  • Ensure to enter your registered mobile number that is linked to your bank account to avoid complexities. 
  • Hit the submit button.

 

How to Activate SBI Credit Card By SBI Mobile Banking? 

  • Install the SBI application on your phone
  • If the app is already installed, log into your account
  • If you are a first-time user, generate an user ID and password to log into your account
  • An OTP will be dispatched to your mobile number.
  • After logging in, you will receive an OTP on your  registered mobile number 
  • Enter the OTP and click on proceed
  • Set an M PIN and enable touch ID for activating your credit card
  • Go to the requests tab and choose the option for card activation. 
  • You will be asked to enter the card details once again for confirmation
  • Crosscheck the details, your mobile number, and email address 
  • Hit the activate button 

How To Activate An SBI Credit Card By Email? 

 You can activate your SBI card through Email via the steps given below

  • Login to your SBI card account and click on the email option below  contact us. 
  • Specify your card numbers and request for card activation.
  • The response can be viewed on the SBI Card account and also on the registered email address.

How To Activate An SBI Credit Card Offline?

There are offline methods which you can use to activate your SBI card. Some of the offline methods are

  • Using the ATM
  • Using the customer services of SBI Bank 
  • SMS 

Let us now discuss these methods in details 

How to Activate SBI Credit Card By ATM? 

  • Visit the nearest ATM of SBI
  • Insert the card into the ATM machine and choose the language
  • Set an ATM PIN using an OTP. 
  • Enter the OTP you receive on your registered mobile number
  • Enter the mobile number for verification 
  • Post verification, you will get a four digit PIN of your choice 
  • It is your SBI credit card PIN in the future
  • Confirm your PIN by retyping it 
  • Click on the submit button once completed

Post implementation of these steps, an SMS update will be sent to your registered mobile number by the bank. 

How to Activate SBI Credit Cards Via Customer Care? 

Customer care is a very safe, secured, and convenient process for a first time user. You must call the toll free number of SBI 1800 180 1290 to activate the card through customer care. You have to follow their interactive voice response. You will be required to provide the credit card details, the mobile number, and email address for verification purposes. After the verification, proceed with the rest of the steps to activate your SBI card. 

How to Activate SBI Credit Card Via SMS? 

A simple offline method that can be used to activate your SBI credit card is through SMS. After registering yourself for the first time,  you will be required to change the PIN for safety purposes. Send an SMS from your registered mobile number to 567676 to change your SBI credit card PIN. Type in your credit card number’s last four digits and send the SMS after verifying everything. 

FAQS How To Activate An SBI Credit Card

1:Can I activate my credit card online? 

You can activate your credit card online by using a mobile app, netbanking, ATM, customer care, or SMS. You will be required to do identity verification and provide your details about your new card. 

2:Is it possible to activate the SBI credit card by swiping it? 

Yes, you can go to the ATM and swipe the card to get it activated. You must know the personal identification number or PIN to get the card activated. 

3:What should I do if I have not received the notification for the registration process? 

Ensure that you have shared the contact details with SBI Card. Rectify any mistakes and try again. It could also be due to internet issues. Click on ‘Resend OTP’ at a place with better internet connection.

4:What should you do if I lose my SBI credit card? 

If I lose my SBI credit card, then I will contact the bank’s customer care as soon as possible at 1800112211/ 18004253800. You can also send an SMS along with the word SBI to 567676.

5:How to use the SBI credit card while traveling overseas? 

You have to activate your card for international transactions before going abroad. You can use your SBI netbanking account or the Chatbot ELA to activate the international credit limit on your card.