How to Activate Your Prepaid MasterCard Online

You can quickly and easily activate your prepaid MasterCard online.

You can use a prepaid MasterCard like a credit card, but you can control how much you spend by limiting how much money the card holds. Prepaid MasterCards also provide safety to those who are wary about providing their personal information on the Internet. You can quickly activate your prepaid MasterCard online. According to MasterCard, the activation requirements will vary by the issuing company, so it is best to check the card packaging for specific details for your card. Nevertheless, the following steps should get you started.

Instructions

1. Visit the website for the company that issued the card. The URL for activation will be listed on the card packaging.

2. Enter the activation number into the appropriate field. The activation number may be on the card packaging or on the receipt for the card purchase. Enter your PIN, if any. This may be located on the packaging as well.

3. Click the "Activate" button. Note that the button may be titled differently depending on the website. You should now be able to add money to your card. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the process.

References

• MasterCard.com: MasterCard Prepaid Cards FAQs