# How to Activate HSBC Credit Card

**Published:** 2022-07-05T10:38:18.164Z
**Updated:** 2026-07-30T16:29:07.176Z
**Author:** Tanvi Pathak
**Original Url:** https://www.paisabazaar.ae/credit-cards/articles/how-to-activate-hsbc-credit-card/

Got a new card from HSBC? Now, the next step is to activate the HSBC credit card. The card won’t be functional unless you activate it. As soon as you receive the card, set up a new PIN to activate it. You can easily do this through offline and online methods. We have provided you with the steps to activate an HSBC credit card in the UAE. ...read more

## How to Activate HSBC Credit Card?

Here’s how you can activate HSBC Card through mobile and phone banking — 

### **Via Mobile Banking**

1.  Register your account on the HSBC app.
2.  Sign in using your credentials.
3.  Go to the ‘Manage Cards’ menu.
4.  Click ‘Set/Reset PIN’ to set up a new 4-digit PIN.
5.  Confirm the PIN and submit.

### **Via Phone Banking**

Activate [HSBC credit card](https://www.paisabazaar.ae/credit-cards/hsbc-credit-cards/) offline by calling +97143544579. Follow the on-call prompts and complete the process.

  

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## FAQ's

### Q1: How to activate HSBC credit card via internet banking?

**Ans:** Unfortunately, you cannot activate a new HSBC card through internet banking.

### Q2: How to do credit card activation at HSBC?

**Ans:** Use mobile banking or phone banking for HSBC card activation.

### Q3: Can I link my credit card to a digital wallet?

**Ans:** Yes, you can link your card to any digital wallet, such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.

### Q4: How do I activate my HSBC credit card online?

**Ans:** Use the HSBC mobile app to set up a new PIN for your card. Follow these steps:

1.  Sign in and move to ‘Manage Cards’.
2.  Select ‘Set/Reset PIN’.
3.  Create a new PIN and confirm.

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