There are many ways to activate China Merchants Bank debit card/credit card, such as WeChat official account, customer service phone, bank counter, China Merchants Bank Pocket Life App, etc. However, different cards will be activated in different ways. For example, online card application: I need to bring my ID card to the card receiving bank to get my card and activate it, and I can confirm with the card receiving outlets whether I need auxiliary documents. It is suggested that cardholders can contact the customer service hotline of China Merchants Bank, switch to manual service, and confirm with customer service how to activate their cards before operating.