How do I activate my American Express card?

To activate:

1. Visit americanexpress.com/confirmcard.
2. Enter your credit card number and the four-digit ID on the back of the card.
3. Enter any requested personal information to verify your ID.

Do you have to activate an American Express card?

If you’ve received an American Express gift card and would like to use it for purchases, you’ll need to activate the card first. If your gift card was purchased online, it will be shipped to you ready-to-use, with no activation required.

How do I register my American Express card online?

To create an online account or link a Card to your existing online account, go to americanexpress.com/register. If you’re an Additional Card Member, when you’re setting up your online account, you’ll need the Basic Card Member’s date of birth as well as your own personal information.

How do I set a PIN for my American Express card?

6. How do I set up a PIN?

1. Visit americanexpress.com/cardmanagement or call 1-844-460-6656.
2. Follow the prompts and choose your 4-digit PIN.
3. Continue to use your Card as directed at point of sale. Your PIN will be activated after you use your Card at a terminal that accepts Chip and PIN cards.

How do I verify my American Express card number?

The full credit card number is reprinted in the signature box and at the end of the number is the Verification Code. American Express: The Verification Code is a four-digit number on the front of the card above the credit card number on either the right or the left side of your American Express credit card.

Can I pay American Express with a debit card?

You can pay your monthly bill using your Online Services or the Amex App to pay on the go. You can pay with Visa, Switch, Solo, Maestro, Mastercard, Electron or Delta debit cards.

Why won’t my American Express Serve card work?

There are several reasons your American Express card may not be working at the ATM. These include not having signed up for the Express Cash Program, having a fraud protection freeze in play or using an ATM that doesn’t accept Amex cards.