How to Activate HSBC Credit Card

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Once you receive your HSBC credit card, you will be required to activate it to start using it. You can activate the HSBC credit card both online and offline. Keep reading to find out the ways in which you can complete your HSBC credit card activation.

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How to Activate HSBC Credit Card via Net Banking?

Follow the steps mentioned below to activate your HSBC credit card using online banking -

  • Log in to your HSBC online banking account using the Secure Key 
  • Select the account for the credit card that you want to activate 
  • Click on ‘Manage’ and press the ‘Activate Card’ option
  • Select the credit card in UAE that you have to activate
  • Examine the information provided and click on ‘Confirm’ 

How to Activate HSBC Credit Card via Mobile Banking Application?

Keep the following steps in mind for HSBC credit card activation using the mobile banking app -

  • Log in to the HSBC mobile banking app account
  • Select the account for which you have to activate the credit card 
  • Tap on the ‘Manage Credit’ option and choose the ‘Activate Card’ option
  • You can then select the credit card that you wish to activate 
  • Recheck the information that you have provided and tap on the ‘Confirm’ tab 

This will activate your HSBC credit card in a short duration. 

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How to Activate HSBC Credit Card at ATM?

Follow the steps discussed below to activate your HSBC credit card at ATM - 

  • On the phone banking option, select the Set Credit Card PIN option 
  • You will receive an OTP on your official mobile number
  • At the ATM, insert the HSBC credit card into the machine
  • Press the ‘Create a New ATM PIN using the OTP’ option 
  • Provide the OTP you sent to your mobile number
  • Provide the registered mobile number and create a new 4-digit PIN to activate your card 

How to Activate HSBC Credit Card Using Mobile Number?

To activate your HSBC credit card this way, you will need to provide the card-related information after calling the number 800 5233. The details will be confirmed using the already existing file with the bank. This is a 24-by-7 automated service that can complete the HSBC credit card activation within 60 seconds. 

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How to temporarily block the HSBC credit card?

To temporarily block the credit card, you can:

  • Log in to the HSBC mobile banking application 
  • On the Accounts window, choose the credit card that you want to block
  • Click on the ‘Manage Cards’ option
  • Select the card you have to block 
  • Slide the button next to temporarily block this card 
  • Click on OK to conclude the process
How to set the spending limit on the HSBC credit card?

To set the credit card spending capacity, you can perform the following steps:

  • Open the HSBC UAE app and log in
  • Select the card on which you wish to put the spend restriction from the 'Accounts' menu
  • Choose "Manage cards" and select the credit card for which the expenditure capacity is to be set
  • Click on the "Set limit" option after entering the required amount
When can you change the monthly limit on the HSBC credit card?

You can change the spending limit at any time at your convenience using HSBC online banking or its mobile application.

 

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