Getting approved for a new credit card is a great feeling, especially when there are lucrative rewards on the line. But before you grab your new card from the mail and attempt to make a purchase, make ...

You won't be able to use the card or enjoy its benefits, and it could end up hurting your credit scores in the long run. Here's what to do instead. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

The Venmo debit card makes it easier than ever to spend your Venmo balance in stores, online and even at fee-free MoneyPass ATMs. If you’ve just received your Venmo debit card in the mail, you’re ...

Receiving a new credit card is an exciting milestone on your journey to increased cash flow and financial freedom. Once you've obtained your card, activating it is the first step before you can start ...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to activate gift cards promptly to avoid scams that steal card details and ...

Google Wallet users can now activate the accompanying plastic Google Wallet card through the mobile app, a process that will become increasingly common as mobile payments advance, experts say. The ...

A small point that might be of interest to you and your readers: Ally Bank's debit card activation process now actually requires you to call from a phone number that they have on file. I found this ...

Using a credit card, as we know, offers a range of benefits and rewards such as access to lounges, discounts on shopping and travel and dining. Before you even start using a credit card, it is ...

Why does it cost $4 to activate a gift card? Encino resident Carol Powell, 67, posed that question to me after being told by a Target cashier about the cost for getting a $25 prepaid card up and ...