Quickly activate your Capital One card at capitalone.com/activate and start using your card in minutes.
Open capitalone.com/activate in your web browser.
Sign in to your Capital One online banking account.
Create a new online account if you are a first-time user.
Select the Capital One card you want to activate.
Enter your card number and security code carefully.
Verify your identity using the required details.
Review all activation information on the screen.
Click the “Activate Card” button to continue.
Wait for the successful activation confirmation message.
Set up your card PIN if prompted during activation.
Add your card to your mobile wallet for faster payments.
Start using your Capital One card for shopping and online purchases.