Visa Activation – America First Credit Union : How do I activate my American first card?

Visa Activation – America First Credit Union : How do I activate my American first card?

Chip cards have a microchip embedded in the credit, debit or ATM card. The chip is encrypted and provides stronger security and protection against fraud. A chip card also has a magnetic stripe on the back of the card.

When you activate your new chip card, you will be asked to set up a new PIN. You can reenter the PIN you currently use if you want to keep it the same. Reissuing new card numbers greatly reduces the opportunity for fraud.

Visa Activation – America First Credit Union :

Activate your Visa® card by calling the number on the sticker or use online banking.

1. Log in to online banking
2. Click on Settings
3. Select Additional Services
4. Choose Card Activation
5. Enter the entire card number and click Activate

That’s all there is to it!

How do I activate my American first card?

1. Make sure your name is printed correctly. If not, please visit your local branch or contact our Call Center at 205-320- 4000 or toll-free 1-800-633-8431, Monday – Thursday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Friday 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

2. Activate your card by calling the number on the sticker (1-866-673-6571) and follow the prompts

3. Set up a PIN during the activation process

4. Destroy your old card and begin using your new card right away (we will close your old card soon after you activate your new one)

5. Contact any merchants, utility companies or billers who send automatic payments to your card and provide them with your new card number and expiration date.

How do I make a chip card transaction?

1. Insert the chip portion of the card into the terminal with the chip facing up. It’s important to leave the card in the terminal until the transaction is complete. (If you remove the card too soon, the transaction will end and your purchase will not be processed.)

2. Follow the prompts on the terminal’s screen.

3. The terminal will display the purchase amount

4. Once the purchase is approved, a receipt

What should I do if my America’s First Federal Credit Union credit card or debit card is lost or stolen?

Contact our Call Center at 205-320-4000 or toll-free 1-800-633-8431, Monday – Thursday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Friday 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.to report your card lost or stolen, or contact your nearest America’s First Federal Credit Union branch for an instant issue replacement card. Please be aware that the fee for a lost or replacement card is $7.00.