The Sam’s Club credit card is one of the most rewarding credit lines that consumers can have in their possession. When you have the Mastercard®, you can earn up to $5,000 in cash back each year.

It offers 5% back on fuel purchases, 3% on travel and dining, and 1% for everything else you buy with your Sam’s Club credit card. As an extra benefit, it comes with no annual fee associated with the account. You will also receive zero foreign transaction fees with this card.

Your Sam’s Club credit card has a second purpose. It also works as your membership card, which means you could potentially reduce your costs and fees in other ways.

The only way to start using your new credit line is to activate your card.

How to Activate My Sam’s Club Credit Card Online

The fastest and easiest way to activate your Sam’s Club credit card is to complete a short online form. This link will take you to where you need to be.

You must supply your complete Sam’s Club credit card number to start the activation process. The website also asks for the three-digit security code on the back of your card and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Once you have entered this information into the appropriate fields, you’ll click on the green “Activate My Card” button at the bottom of the page.

The easiest way to manage your Sam’s Club credit card is to enroll in the online account features after the activation is complete. You first need to register your card at this link. After resupplying your account number, you will need to enter your ZIP code.

Click the green “Continue” button. Follow the additional prompts, including creating a password, and you can manage your account easily from there.

How to Activate Your Sam’s Credit Card by Phone

If the online process is not working for you, the next best way to activate your Sam’s Club credit card is by phone.

You can do so by contacting the company’s credit services division. That number is 1 (800) 964-1917.

Membership services can also help you with your Sam’s Club credit card if it does not activate as it should. That toll-free number is 1 (888) 746-7726. Both numbers are available 24/7 for your convenience.

If you live near your local Sam’s Club, you can also take your card to the Member Services Desk to receive assistance with your activation needs.

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