So you just received a shiny new credit or debit card from San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) in the mail. Awesome! But before you can start swiping that card all over town, you need to activate it first.
Activating your card is super easy and only takes a few minutes when you follow this simple guide. Then you’ll be ready to use your card anywhere that accepts credit cards!
What to Have Ready Before Starting
To make the activation process smooth sailing, have these few things handy:
- Your new SDCCU card number
- Your online banking login credentials
- Username
- Password
- A computer or mobile phone
- An internet connection
Once you’ve got those basics covered, you’re ready to activate your card!
Step-By-Step Guide to Activate Your Card at sdccu.com/activate
Follow these few simple steps:
- On your computer or phone browser, type in sdccu.com/activate and hit enter.
- Click the big “ACTIVATE” button.
- Enter your online banking username and select “Continue.”
- Type in your password and follow the instructions on-screen to complete your card activation.
And that’s it! Your new SDCCU card is now activated and ready for purchases. Cha-ching!
Uh Oh, Forgot Your Username? Here’s How to Find It
If you get stuck because you can’t remember your online banking username, don’t sweat it! Recovering your username is easy.
- Go to the SDCCU login page
- Select “Forgot your username?”
- Enter either your Social Security # or SDCCU account number to confirm your identity
- Follow the steps to retrieve your forgotten username
Once you have your username, you can pick up where you left off and activate your SDCCU card.
Don’t Have Online Banking Yet? Sign Up Now!
If you don’t have SDCCU online banking access yet, get registered before activating your card.
Registering is fast and simple:
- Go to sdccu.com/activate
- Select “Enroll Today”
- On the registration page, fill in:
- Account number (no suffix)
- Last name
- Last 4 digits of Social Security #
- Birthdate
- Submit your registration
And that’s it – you’re ready to activate your card with your new online banking credentials. Welcome to SDCCU!
So what are you waiting for? Go get that new credit or debit card activated stat with these effortless steps. Then enjoy showing off that fancy new piece of plastic around town!