How to Easily Activate a New Citi Card Online?

You can easily activate your new Citi card online by visiting citi.com/activate, signing in with your Citi account, and entering your card details. Once activated, your card is ready for immediate use.

Step-by-Step Guide to Online Activation

• Go to the Citi Activation Page

  • Visit citi.com/activate directly on your web browser.

• Sign In to Your Citi Account

  • Use your existing Citi username and password.

  • If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to register first.

• Enter Card Information

  • Provide your credit/debit card number (without spaces or dashes).

  • Enter your card expiry date.

  • Enter your card CVV number.

• Confirm and Submit

  • Follow on-screen instructions to complete activation.

    • It will ask you to enter a One Time Password (OTP) on the mobile number registered with us to complete the activation.

  • Once confirmed, your card is active and ready to use.

Important Information:

• For your security, do not attempt to activate the new physical card if not yet received.

• Primary card MUST be activated before you activate a supplementary card

• You will receive a One Time Password (OTP) on the mobile number registered with us to complete the activation

• If your supplementary cardholder has already registered their mobile number with us, they will receive the OTP on their mobile. Otherwise, it will be sent to the primary card holder mobile number

• An OTP is valid only for 5 minutes after receipt. If it expires, you can request another one