As we all know, after getting a credit card, users need to go through the activation procedures before they can use it normally. So, do I have to go to the bank for activation? Take ICBC credit card as an example. Let's have a look.

Should ICBC's credit card be activated at the bank?

No, mobile banking can also be used to activate China Merchants Bank's credit card. Specific steps: The user logs into the mobile banking and selects "Credit Card-Card Activation" to activate the credit card. Please use your mobile phone number and face recognition for authentication when activating. It should be noted that after a new card or a replacement card, a credit card activation program is required to activate the credit card.

Other related knowledge points:

1 time limit for credit card activation: as long as the credit card is valid, the cardholder can activate a new card at any time.

2 Impact of inactive credit card: If the credit card is not activated, the cardholder can't handle deposit, transfer and other businesses, and can't enjoy the preferential activities of ICBC credit card.

3. Credit card activation method: both offline and online. Mobile banking is generally recommended. The specific steps are as above.

Annual fee of credit card: Under normal circumstances, an annual fee will not be generated if the credit card is not activated. And the activated credit card can also enjoy the annual fee-free activity after meeting certain conditions.

The above are some contents about the activation of ICBC's credit card, hoping to help you.