This guide will walk you through the process of activating, logging in, and managing your Bank of America card.
Activating Your Bank of America Card
To activate your Bank of America credit card, you have three options:
- Online: Visit the Bank of America website and log in to your online account. If you’re not enrolled in online banking, you can enroll using your Social Security number or Tax ID Number and the last six digits of your card or bank account number[1].
- By phone: Call 800-276-9939 and provide your full account number. Follow the prompts to complete the activation process[1].
- Mobile app: Log in to the Bank of America mobile app and follow the instructions to activate your card[1].
For debit cards, you can activate your card by:
- Logging in to Online Banking or the mobile app and following the activation instructions[2].
- Using your new debit card with your current PIN to make a purchase or at any Bank of America ATM, which will automatically activate your card[2].
Logging In and Managing Your Bank of America Card
To log in and manage your Bank of America card, follow these steps:
- Visit the Bank of America website and log in to your online account[3].
- Once logged in, you can access your credit card account information, rewards, and benefits[4][5][6].
- You can also manage your credit card account using the Bank of America mobile app[7][4].
Managing Your Bank of America Card Features
Here are some features you can manage through your online account or the mobile app:
- Check your balance: Log in to Online Banking or the mobile app to check your credit card balance[7].
- Make payments: You can make payments through Online Banking, the mobile app, at a Bank of America financial center, ATM, by phone, or by mail[7].
- Transfer funds: Transfer money from your Bank of America checking or savings account to your Bank of America credit card through Online Banking or the mobile app[7].
- View and redeem rewards: Access your rewards credit card program information and redeem your rewards through Online Banking or the mobile app[4].
- Manage your PIN: Change your credit card PIN through Online Banking or the mobile app[8].
- Get your FICO® Score: Access your FICO® Score through Online Banking or the mobile app[8].
- Dispute a charge: If you need to dispute a charge on your credit card, you can do so through Online Banking or by calling the number on the back of your card[5].
Remember to keep your account information secure and monitor your account regularly for any suspicious activity.
Citations:
[1] https://www.finder.com/activate-bank-of-america-credit-card
[2] https://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/debit-card-faqs/
[3] https://www.bankofamerica.com/online-banking/sign-in/
[4] https://www.bankofamerica.com/credit-cards/credit-card-benefits-faq/
[5] https://www.bankofamerica.com/credit-cards/manage-your-credit-card-account/
[6] https://www.bankofamerica.com/banking-information/att-signin-ml/
[7] https://www.bankofamerica.com/credit-cards/credit-card-payments-statements-faq/
[8] https://www.bankofamerica.com/credit-cards/credit-card-account-information-faq/
