Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Time limit to activate new debit card

Options
  • 12-01-2020 9:42am
    #1
    TaggyMatcher
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi,

    I received​ a new​ debit​  card but​ am travelling​ in a remote place so won't​ be able to activate​ it for a while​.

    Is there a time limit?

    Thanks


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    Bank of Ireland: Aisling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 487 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Aisling


    Hi There,

    Thanks for getting in touch with us here on Boards.

    We would recommend activating your Visa Debit Card as soon as possible. Please be assured your card can be activated at any ATM that displays the 'VISA' sign.

    Once your card has been activated it can be used for online/contactless transactions.

    Thanks, Aisling.


  • Options
    #3
    TaggyMatcher
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭TaggyMatcher


    Thanks for your reply.

    Is there a specific time limit before the card cannot be activated?

    Thanks


  • Options
    #4
    Bank of Ireland: Richard F
    Closed Accounts Posts: 483 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Richard F


    Hi TaggyMatcher,

    Thanks for getting back to us.

    The card can be activated as soon as it arrives. The card would then need to be activated within the timeframe outlined in the letter you received with the card. This would generally be within the first 3-4 weeks.

    I hope this information helps.

    Thanks,
    Richard


  • Options
    #5
    TaggyMatcher
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭TaggyMatcher


    Thanks for your reply Richard,

    Is it possible to activate a debit card outside of Ireland by checking the balance and does a withdrawal have to be made. The advice on BOI FAQ is somewhat unclear.



    Thanks


  • Options
    #6
    Bank of Ireland: Richard F
    Closed Accounts Posts: 483 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Richard F


    Hi TaggyMatcher,

    If you are activating your card at a Non-Bank of Ireland ATM, a withdrawal would have to be made. There would be no minimum amount for how much this withdrawal may be.

    Rest assured we will pass the feedback on to our website team. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to get back in touch.

    Thanks,
    Richard


  • Advertisement
Advertisement