> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rbc-activatehelpdesk.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Activate Your RBC Credit Card in the RBC Mobile App > Activate your new RBC credit card in the RBC Mobile app, or add a virtual card to Apple Wallet on iOS so you can use it before the physical card arrives. [Get Started Here →]() The RBC Mobile app lets you activate your physical RBC credit card once it arrives in the mail. On iOS, you can also add a virtual card to Apple Wallet and start using it right away. ## Activate your physical card **1. Sign in to the RBC Mobile app** Use your Client Card number or username and your password. **2. Select your new card** Choose your new credit card from the **Accounts Overview** list. **3. Choose Add or Activate Your Card** On the **Credit Card Details** page, select **Add or Activate Your Card**. **4. Activate** Select **Activate Your Physical Card** and follow the on-screen instructions. ## Use your card before it arrives (iOS) On iOS devices, you can choose **Add a Virtual Card to Your Apple Wallet** to use your card immediately. > **Who is eligible for Apple Pay before the card arrives?** > > You must be enrolled in RBC Online Banking. After you're approved for a new RBC personal credit card (excluding the RBC RateAdvantage Visa), sign in to the RBC Mobile app. If you're eligible, the option to add the card to Apple Pay appears in the app within 48 hours of approval. > [!NOTE] > > Only download the RBC Mobile app from the official Apple App Store or Google Play listing published by Royal Bank of Canada. ## Related articles * [Activate your RBC credit card online](/activation/online) * [Activate your RBC credit card by phone](/activation/phone) * [Card activation FAQ](/help/faq) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.