So, you’ve just got your new Bold Visa® Debit Card—exciting! Before you can start using it for your purchases, you need to activate it. Don’t worry. It’s a quick and easy process. We’re here to walk you through the steps to help you get your debit card ready for use. Just follow these simple instructions, and you'll have your debit card up and running in no time. Let’s get started!
Methods of Activation
Online Activation
You can activate your Bold Debit Card by logging on to the Bold.org website. All you need is an account with Bold.org and the last four digits of your debit card number, plus your expiration date.
Phone Activation
Bold.org has a customer service number that allows you to activate your Bold Debit Card by calling in and following prompts. For this, you'll need to dial in and provide some personal and account details.
Mobile App Activation
Users can also choose to activate their Bold Debit Card on a mobile device. All you have to do is sign in to the Bold.org mobile app, choose the "Card" tab, and enter the necessary information.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Online Activation
1. Log in to your Bold.org account.
2. Navigate to the Banking tab.
3. Click Activate card.
4. Follow the prompts to complete activation.
5. Enter the necessary information.
6. Confirmation message and verification. Check that you have received a confirmation and verification message to affirm the success of your card activation.
Phone Activation
Call the Bold.org customer service number: 833-238-7922.
Follow the automated prompts.
Confirmation message and verification. Check that you have received a confirmation and verification message to affirm the success of your card activation.
Mobile App Activation
Open the Bold.org mobile app.
Log in with your credentials.
Navigate to the "Card" tab.
Select the activation option.
Enter your debit card details.
Follow the prompts to complete activation.
Confirmation message and verification. Check that you have received a confirmation and verification message to complete the card activation.
Post-Activation Steps
After you have successfully activated your debit card, you will want to take some additional post-activation steps to ensure your funds are secured but easily accessible to you.
1. Setting Up PIN
If you haven't set up your PIN during activation, you can set it up or change it in these simple steps:
1. Log in to Bold.org.
2. Click on "Banking".
3. Click "My card".
4. Click "Manage PIN".
5. Enter your password.
6. Type in a new PIN.
It is important to choose a strong PIN to avoid security issues. Here are some things to avoid:
only using the same number (e.g. 9999)
a sequence of numbers in order (e.g. 1234)
a number that is easily guessed or available online (e.g., your birthday)
2. Add Funds to Your Bold Debit Card
1. Log in to your Bold.org account.
2. Navigate to the Banking tab.
3. Click “Add funds”.
4. Add funds through any of the five options:
Debit card transfer: A transfer from another debit card.
One-time transfer: A transfer sent once from a linked account.
Recurring transfer: A transfer of a fixed amount on a recurring basis.
Smart Transfer: A transfer that automatically tops up your account when your balance reaches a threshold you set.¹
Set up paycheck deposit: A way to add funds by receiving your paycheck directly to your account.
3. Add Your Bold Debit Card to Digital Wallets
Open the digital wallet app. This may be Apple Pay® or Google Pay™, depending upon which digital wallet you use.
Add card. Tap the "+" sign to add a new card.
Enter card information. You may use your phone's camera to capture the Bold Debit Card information or you may enter it manually.
Read and accept the terms and conditions.
Verify your card. This may come in the form of an SMS text message, an email, or a phone call.
If you have any issues with activating your Bold Debit Card or setting up additional features, do not hesitate to contact the Bold.org customer service at contact@bold.org or 833-238-7922.
Bold.org Visa® Debit Card is a demand deposit account provided by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC. Bold.org Visa Debit Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa U.S.A. Inc. All other trademarks and service marks belong to their respective owners. Register your Card for FDIC insurance eligibility and other protections.
Funds are FDIC insured, subject to applicable limitations and restrictions, when we receive the funds deposited to your account. Bold.org, Inc. is not itself a bank or a FDIC-insured institution and the FDIC’s deposit insurance coverage only protects against the failure of a FDIC-insured institution. Pathward, National Association is a FDIC-insured depository institution.
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1. Smart Transfer is a service offered by Bold.org and is not affiliated with our Bank partners/Pathward®. The service automatically initiates a transfer when the user's account balance reaches the specified threshold, but it does not guarantee an immediate deposit of funds. Transfer times are subject to standard processing periods.