To activate a Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card, call 1 (800) 276-9939 or go to the Bank of America activation website. You can also activate a Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card using the Bank of America mobile app.
Your new Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card will be ready to make purchases in just a few moments, no matter which activation method you use. Bank of America does not have a certain time limit within which you need to activate your card, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible.
How to Activate a Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card
- By phone: Call 1 (800) 276-9939 or the number on the sticker attached to the front of the card. Verify your personal information (e.g. Social Security number, card number, or phone number associated with your application) to activate your Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card.
- On the website: Log in to your Bank of America account (or create an account if you don’t already have one) and find the activation page. Enter any required security information, including your card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Activate your Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card as instructed.
- Via the mobile app: Log in to the Bank of America mobile app using the same credentials that you’d use to log in online. Tap the credit card activation button, then enter any security information that’s requested on the following page.
Your new Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card will be available for purchases immediately after activation. If you have any trouble activating your card, Bank of America customer service can always help you out. You can give them a call at 1 (800) 732-9194.
This answer was first published on 04/02/21 and it was last updated on 02/14/24. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.
