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- There are three easy ways to activate a USAA debit card.
- You can activate your USAA debit card either online, over the phone, or at any ATM.
- We also wrote about getting a new USAA debit card, how long it takes to activate it, and how to check your balance.
How do I activate my new USAA debit card? You can activate your USAA debit card online through the activation page or call 1-800-315-4906 and follow the instruction. You’ll be asked to enter your 16 digit card number, expiration date, and the 3-digit CVV security code at the back of the card.
Having a USAA debit card is an excellent option for spending money from your checking account without the need to write checks. You can use USAA debit cards anywhere VISA cards are accepted. The card is extremely secure and convenient for paying bills or doing your grocery shopping.
The first step when you get your USAA debit card is to activate it. You can start using your new USAA debit once you activate it.
How to get a USAA debit card
If you don’t have the USAA debit card yet, getting one is easy – through USAA’s website, but you need to be eligible. To qualify according to the USAA terms and conditions, you need to be: Active or former military personnel, children, widows, or widowers of USAA members with a USAA insurance policy.
Once you request the card, USAA will mail it to you within 7 to 10 business days. Overseas delivery can be up to 21 business days.
How to activate USAA debit card online
There are two ways you can activate your USAA debit card, either online or over the phone. To activate your USAA debit card online:
1. Visit the USAA debit card activation page and click “Member Access.”
2. You’ll be redirected to another page to log in with your ID and password or sign up to create an account if you don’t have one yet.
3. After logging in to your account, click “My Accounts” to open your account page and then click on the checking account with the new card.
4. Click “I want to…” and select “Activate Debit Card.”
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your USAA debit card activation.
That’s it. You’ve successfully activated your USAA debit card using the online method. If you don’t want to go through the online route, you can also activate it over the phone.
How to activate USAA debit card over the phone
Calling USAA to activate your debit card is probably the easiest option if you’re in a hurry because activating it online may require registering the card or creating an account first.
To activate your USAA debit card over the phone, call the USAA card department at 1-800-315-4906.
You’ll be asked about your USAA debit card information details to complete the activation process; these include the 16-digit debit card number, expiration date, and the 3-digit CVV security code at the back of the card. Once you provide all the prompt details, your USAA debit card will be activated instantly.
You may also be asked to provide your date of birth and social security number (SSN).
Just follow the instructions over the phone, and your USAA debit card will be activated immediately and ready for use.
How to activate USAA debit card at any ATM
This is another very easy way to activate your USAA debit card.
Just visit any nearest ATM and input your card, complete a transaction using your PIN, and your USAA debit card will instantly be activated. To avoid extra ATM service fees, you can use one of USAA’s very own ATMs. Locate the nearest ATM using the USAA Locator.
Can’t activate my USAA debit card, forgot the password
If you’ve been a member of USAA and just got your debit card recently but can’t remember your account password, here’s how to reset your password.
1. Navigate to the login page.
2.Click on the “Forgot Password” link under the login section.
3. You’ll be redirected to another page to enter your account ID.
4. After that, click “Next” and follow the instruction to complete your USAA password reset.
After you complete your password reset, you should be able to activate your USAA debit card by following the steps highlighted above.
How long does it take to activate a USAA debit card?
Activating your USAA debit card will only take a few minutes. Your card will instantly be activated for use the second you complete the activation process.
If you have any issue activating your USAA debit card, you can easily call USAA customer service on 1-800-531-8722.
USAA debit card balance
How do I check my USAA debit card balance? You can check your USAA debit card balance by logging into USAA.com and search for “Money Manager,” or better still, download the USAA Mobile App and choose “Track Money” or “My Budget.”
The USAA Money Manager is a free budgeting tool to check your USAA credit and debit card balance, track your spending, add a non-USAA account, view all your bank accounts in one place, and so much more.
Why is my USAA debit card being declined?
Suppose you have enough money in your USAA card to cover the payment. In that case, there are three possible reasons for getting declined, such as exceeding your daily spend limit, a large payment than the maximum transaction permitted, or entering an incorrect PIN at the ATM a few times.
The solution is to contact USAA and request to adjust your daily spend limit, maximum transaction allowed or to unlock your debit card.
How do I reset my PIN on my USAA debit card?
I forgot my PIN, how can I retrieve it? Go to the login page and click “Forgot PIN” when prompted to enter your PIN. You’ll have to answer some verification questions to reset your PIN.
Conclusion
To activate your USAA debit card, you can use any of the three methods listed above, and within a couple of minutes – you can start using it. If you come across any problem during the activation process, contact their customer support service or call USAA at 1-800-531-8722.
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