I applied for an ING Direct, now Tangerine.ca, Chequing account on Friday March 26. Because I was already an ING, now Tangerine, savings account customer, the account was created immediately. (It will take a bit longer if you have to provide proof of your identity and a void cheque to link your account to another financial institution.) On Tuesday April 2, I received my ABM Debit card for the account in the mail. On Wednesday April 3, I received the PIN for the card in the mail. This is great service, as in between the time I set up and received the card was the Easter long weekend, with 2 days Canada Post does not deliver mail. Once I received the card and PIN, this is how I activated the card for my new Tangerine chequing account:
To Start Using your Tangerine ABM Card
- Login to your account/s at Tangerine.
- After clicking View My Accounts, under the Chequing section will be a new section that says
“Did you get your new card and PIN?” - Click on the Activate Now button.
- As directed, enter the correct digits of your card number, then click on the Go button.
- The message Your New Client Card has been activated! will be displayed.
- Sign out of your Tangerine session and close your browser.
Note: you can also activate your card by phoning Tangerine at 1 800 863 1605. You will have to answer security questions to activate the card.
While waiting for my ABM card, I paid my Bell bill online. Now I’m just waiting for my cheques to arrive.
Related Reading
- How to Open a Tangerine Chequing Account If You Have No Bank Accounts
- How to Open an Tangerine Chequing Account
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