Activation of your Desjardins Visa Credit Card
Desjardins is the financial services provider of choice for millions of Canadians, and they provide several noteworthy credit card options for their customers. Desjardins is a cooperative financial group – the largest of its kind in Canada – and they leverage the power of their cooperative to provide competitive services to their members.
Among the services provided by the coop are credit cards ranging from student-only credit cards to a low-APR Visa. They also offer bonus cards with cash back rewards and perks that make them even more fun to use.
If you’ve just received a new credit card from Desjardins, you’ll need to activate it before use. We’ve outlined your options for activation below:
Can I Activate a Desjardins Credit Card Online?
Desjardins does not offer online activation right now. You will need to call the toll-free numbers below to complete activation over the phone. Don’t worry…Desjardins has made their phone activation system fast and friendly, so you’ll be done in no time!
Activating Your Desjardins Card Over the Phone
Automated activation is available around the clock at this number: 1-800-563-4401.
If you’ve lost the documentation and/or the control number for your card, you can call: 1-800-363-3380 to speak with a representative. They will be able to assist you in activating your card.
Quick & Easy Activation Instructions
You will need to call the toll-free number (1-800-563-4401) to quickly and easily activate your new card through the automated system. For verification purposes, we advise calling from the number that’s associated with the primary cardholder. Be prepared with your card as you will need to provide details to complete activation.
Desjardins Visa Automated Activation: 1-800-563-4401
(If you’re having problems with the toll-free line, you can also call this number: 514-397-4419.)
Tips for New Credit Card Users:
- To decrease the likelihood of identity theft, sign the back of your card before using it.
- Be sure to read your cardholder agreement carefully.
Get the most out of your new card! Familiarize yourself with all of the card’s benefits and use them; sometimes perks like car rental insurance or roadside assistance are buried in the fine print of the cardholder agreement.