How Do I Activate My Ally Bank Card?

How Do I Activate My Ally Bank Card?

Ally Bank offers Ally Bank cards to its customers. The cards can be used to access Ally Bank accounts and when making purchases. You can differentiate an Ally Bank card from other bank cards by looking at the logos they bear; Ally Bank cards have the Ally Bank logo.

You cannot use an Ally Bank card that is not activated to make purchases or access your Ally Bank account. Also, an inactivated Ally Bank card can be stolen and activated by another person. Therefore, if you have an inactivated Ally Bank card, activate it through the following ways.

Activation of an Ally Bank Card Via The Phone

This process is easy and will not take much of your town. Before starting the process, make sure that you have the inactive Ally Bank card near you. Follow these steps when activating the card.

1. Contact Ally Bank through the automated number on your card. If you do not find this number, contact the bank through its customer care service number.
2. Follow the instructions given by the Ally Bank representative. You will be prompted to enter your account details and personal information using your phone keypad; enter them correctly.
3. Enter the Ally Bank card expiration date and security code when prompted to.
4. You will be required to come up with a pin for your card. Come up with a unique pin and enter it. You should not tell your Ally Bank card pin to anyone. Your Ally Bank card will be activated if you give the correct information.
5. Sign at the back of the Ally Bank card after it has been activated.

Activation of an Ally Bank Card Online

This will only take a few minutes. However, make sure that your internet is stable to avoid difficulties during the activation process. Follow these steps when activating an Ally Bank card online.

1. Sign-in to your online Ally Bank account using your username and password. If you do not have an Ally Bank online account, set up one. Your email address, account number, social security number, and password will be required when setting up the account.
2. Click on the "customer service" tab that will appear after signing in to your account. Several options will appear.
3. Click on the "card activation" option.
4. A page will pop-up requiring you to enter your name, date of birth, your Ally Bank card security number, and your credit card number; enter all this information correctly. You can find your Ally Bank card security number on the backside of the card.
5. Confirm that you have entered all the information correctly and click on the "submit" option. You will get an email or a call from Ally Bank confirming that your Ally Bank card has been successfully activated. If you do not receive an email or a call, contact Ally Bank.
6. After confirming that your Ally Bank has been activated, add your signature to the card.

Activation of an Ally Bank Using the Ally Bank Mobile App

You need to have an Ally Bank mobile app installed on your phone for you to use it when activating your Ally Bank card. Follow these guidelines during the activation.

1. Log in to your mobile app using your username and password.
2. Search for the "card activation" option and click on it. You will be given instructions on how to activate your Ally Bank card; follow them.