The activation steps for the Agricultural Bank of China card are as follows:

For debit cards, if the default password is used and the account is opened through an agent or the card is opened in batches, the cardholder needs to bring his or her ID card in person. Activate at any ABC outlet. Before activating, please make sure it is not done by someone else.

Credit card activation is more flexible. You can choose the following methods: Self-service activation by phone: Use your reserved home phone or mobile phone to call the credit card customer service hotline 4006695599 and follow the voice prompts. Currently, only ID card activation is supported. . Manual activation by phone: Dial 4006695599 directly, transfer to manual service, and activate through identity verification. Activation at the counter: Bring the card and the documents used for application to a bank branch to activate. Use mobile banking: Log in to the Agricultural Bank of China APP and enter the "Credit Card" - "Settings" - "Card Activation" function. Through online banking: Log in to personal online banking and find the activation option in "Credit Card" - "Settings".

For credit cards, if you apply through the Agricultural Bank of China APP, you can activate it directly in the APP. The steps are as follows: Download and log in to the Agricultural Bank of China APP and find the "Credit Card" menu. View your cards in "My Account" and select the credit card to be activated. Enter relevant information, such as card number, and then confirm the consumption type and payment/inquiry password. After verifying your personal information, click "Next" to complete activation. After the activation is successful, you will receive the activation success message displayed on the page.

The above steps must ensure that the operator is the card holder to ensure account security. If you have any questions, you can consult the customer service center of Agricultural Bank of China.