How To Activate Robinhood Debit Card In 2023

If you're a Robinhood user, you might be wondering how to activate your Robinhood debit card.

The good news is that it's a relatively straightforward process, and you can even start using your spending account before your physical card arrives.

Virtual Card

First, let's talk about what you can do with your spending account without a physical card.

Once you've activated your virtual card in the app, you can set up direct deposit, make online purchases, pay bills using your debit card or ACH account number and routing number, and set up mobile payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.

How To Activate Your Robinhood Debit Card

Once the physical card arrives, here's how to activate it:

1. Open the Robinhood app on your phone and go to the Spending tab.
2. At the top of the page, you'll see a banner that says "Let's get spending. Activate card."
3. Tap on that banner.
4. You'll be asked if you have received your physical card yet. If you have, tap "Yes."
5. If not, tap "No" and follow the instructions to request a new card or check on the status of your existing card.
6. Next, you'll be prompted to turn on Spend Alerts and Location Protection. These are optional, but they can be helpful if you want to keep track of your spending and protect against fraud.
7. Once you've completed these steps, your Robinhood debit card should be activated and ready to use!

Closing Your Spend Account

If you ever need to close your spending account, you can do so as long as your account balance is $0 and you don't have any pending activity.

To initiate account deactivation, go to Settings in the app, tap Account Information, and scroll down to Deactivate Your Account.

Final Thoughts

In summary, activating your Robinhood debit card is a simple process that can be done through the app.

Once your virtual card is activated, you can start using your spending account right away, even before your physical card arrives.

And if you ever need to close your account, just make sure you don't have any pending activity and initiate the process through the app.

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