You still have the opportunity to obtain a Citibank Credit Card, so don’t panic if members of your family already have one and you are not granted one. Citibank offers you the same option as all other major card issuers: you may apply for additional credit cards under the primary accounts of your family members. You must first create the credit card’s PIN in order to activate the add-on credit card after it has been authorized.
This post will go over many offline and online methods for creating the Citibank Add-On Credit Card PIN. For more details, keep reading:
How Are Citibank Add-On Credit Cards Activated?
You must first create your credit card PIN after obtaining the Citibank Add-On Credit Card. While some people think completing banking-related transactions online is a good idea, others prefer using offline means. As a result, Citibank offers you the following physical and online methods:
#1. Online Techniques for Creating PINs:
Your Citibank Add-on Credit Card may be activated online in a few seconds using a variety of methods. The following are a few of the easiest ways to generate PINs for add-on cards online:
#2. With Internet Banking:
Citibank offers you online banking, just like all other major card issuers do. By doing the few easy actions shown below, you may quickly activate your Citibank add-on credit card or create its PIN using online banking:
- The principal cardholder must access their online banking account.
- Navigate to the Credit Cards section and select the Manage Add-On/Surplus Credit Card option.
- For your add-on credit card, enter the 4-digit PIN once, then again to be sure.
- By it, continue and submit.
#3. By Making a Customer Service Call:
By getting in touch with Citibank Credit Card customer service, you may also activate your Citibank add-on credit card. Simply give the bank representatives a call at 1860-210-2484 and ask to speak with a customer service representative to activate your recently acquired add-on credit card. A little data, such as the name and registered cellphone number of the principal cardholder, will be requested from you. An OTP may be issued to your registered cellphone number for verification once you submit the information. Your credit card will be authorized in a few minutes if you just follow their directions.
#4. Through the “Ask Citi” chatbot:
You may also use Citibank’s chat feature to receive answers to your questions. To begin the process, you navigate to the official Citibank website and select the ‘Ask Citi’ option located in the lower right corner of the page. When you select “Add-On Credit Card PIN Generation,” “Ask Citi,” the virtual help service, will walk you through the process of activating a new credit card. Just be sure to properly fill out all the necessary information.
Methods Offline
Because some people don’t like using internet resources, Citibank also gives you the opportunity to activate your additional credit card offline. You may do the necessary work offline as well, however it may take a little longer.
Here are a few easy offline techniques for generating the PIN for your Citi Add-On credit card:
Using an ATM connected to Citibank
You may just use any nearby Citibank ATM to activate your Citibank add-on credit card if you want to do it offline. The necessary work will be completed if you only follow the procedures listed below:
- Check out the nearest Citibank ATM.
- Make sure the ATM accepts your Citibank add-on credit card.
- The option to establish the credit card PIN may be found on the main menu.
- Observe the guidelines displayed on the ATM screen with great attention.
- Proceed ahead after entering the 4-digit PIN and verifying it once more.
Modification of PIN for Citibank Add-On Credit Cards
It just takes one time to activate an add-on credit card, however you may need to periodically update your credit card PIN. The PIN of Citibank Add-On Credit Cards may be changed in a variety of offline and online methods, much like PIN creation. Changing the PIN on an add-on credit card may be done in a few different ways.
- Your Citibank Add-On Credit Card PIN may be quickly changed using online banking. Via their online banking account, the principal cardholder may control the PIN of the additional credit cards. You only need to pick the option to reset or modify the add-on credit card PIN and follow the same procedures as for PIN generating.
- Additionally, you can use the closest Citibank ATM to alter the PIN on your other credit card. Simply place your credit card into the ATM, then select the “Change Credit Card” option from the main menu.
In summary:
There are now several easy options to complete the Add-On Credit Card PIN Generation and Activation procedure both online and offline, making it easier than ever. Just be sure to carefully follow every necessary step. To prevent fraudulent purchases, you should also maintain a PIN that is difficult for others to figure out and change your Citi Add-On Credit Card PIN frequently.
FAQs:
Q1. What is the yearly cost for credit cards with Citibank Add-On features?
There is no yearly cost connected with the Citibank add-on credit cards.
Q2. Can I use the internet to activate my Citibank Add-On Credit Card?2
Yes, any nearby ATM may be used to manually activate your Citi add-on credit. It only takes a few seconds to complete the operation by simply finding the option to establish your credit card PIN there.
Q3. What is an offer of a “Credit Limit Increase”?
A pre-qualified offer to raise your credit limit on your credit card is referred to as a “Credit Limit Increase” offer. Such an offer doesn’t require any paperwork, and you may provide your permission for it to be processed by any of the following channels:
-Send a blank email to [email protected] from your registered email address with the subject “I accept increase in credit limit”
-SMS “YES CLI” to 52484 or +91-9880752484 from your registered mobile number
-Write to us using the ‘Your Queries’ option after logging into your account
-CALL our CitiPhone banking service, which is available around-the-clock.