You don't have to go to the bank to activate a credit card, but if you go to the bank to activate it, you must go in person. Bank card activation method:

1. Telephone activation: dial the customer service number of this bank and press "1, Chinese service", "6, bank card service", "1, card processing and card activation", 1, card activation "and" 65438+ ".

2. Counter activation: bring my ID card and bank card to the bank counter to activate;

3. Some bank cards can be activated by depositing cash.