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# Activate Your RBC Credit Card Online at rbc.com/activate

> Activate a new RBC Royal Bank credit card online at rbc.com/activate or in RBC Online Banking, with or without an existing Online Banking account.

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You can activate any RBC Royal Bank credit card online. If you don't have RBC Online Banking, go to **rbc.com/activate**. If you already use Online Banking, sign in and activate from your account details page.

## Without Online Banking: use rbc.com/activate

**1. Open the official activation page**

Type [**www.rbc.com/activate**](http://www.rbc.com/activate) directly into your browser's address bar.

**2. Follow the on-screen prompts**

Enter the information requested to confirm your card and identity.

**3. Optionally enrol in Online Banking**

While activating, you can choose to enrol in RBC Online Banking.

**4. Optionally apply for BalanceProtector Max**

If you're eligible, you can apply for [BalanceProtector Max](/after-activation/balanceprotector-max) during activation. This is optional.

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> You don't need Online Banking access to activate your card online.

## With Online Banking

**1. Sign in**

Sign in to RBC Online Banking with your Client Card number or username and your password.

**2. Select your card**

On the **Accounts Summary** page, select your new credit card.

**3. Activate**

On the **Credit Card Account Details** page, select **Activate My Credit Card** and follow the prompts.

## After you activate

Sign the back of your card if it has a signature strip. If the card replaces an older one, cut up and dispose of the old card. See [What to do after you activate your card](/after-activation/card-security).

## Related articles

* [Activate your card in the RBC Mobile app](/activation/mobile-app)
* [Activate your RBC credit card by phone](/activation/phone)
* [rbc.com/activate isn't working](/help/troubleshooting)


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