Credit card activation: Credit card activation means opening. Every credit card must be activated before it can be used. It is equivalent to confirming with the bank that the applicant really wants to use this card. It is equivalent to activation. After activation, the card can be swiped for consumption or cash withdrawal.

Common credit card activation methods:

Online banking: You can directly log in to the bank's credit card online banking to activate.

2. Outlets: Bring your valid ID to the local outlet for activation and password setting.

3. Customer service hotline: Use the reserved bank mobile phone to call the customer service hotline on the back of the credit card and follow the prompts to activate.

The credit card activation period is as follows:

1. There is no time limit for credit card activation.

2. The credit card has a validity period and can be activated at any time during the validity period. If it is not activated after the validity period, the card will be invalidated.

3. The validity period of a credit card is generally 3 to 5 years, which is marked on the front of the credit card. It can be activated and used before then.

Take China Construction Bank as an example to describe the credit card online banking activation process:

1. Log in to the CCB credit card website and click on the credit card;

2. Click to open the card immediately;

3. After filling in the information, click Next;

4. Fill in the reserved mobile phone number and the received verification code to activate.