53.com Activate Card and Login: How do I Activate my Fifth Third New Card?

To Activate your new Fifth Third card, login into the page 53.com and then click on Activate Card button or by calling 1-800-621-2554. Now follow the prompts in the next page to activate your card.

1. Visit the page 53.com/activate on your browser.

2. Now enter your User ID given at the time of Registration.

3. Next enter your account password.

4. Finally click on the login button.

5. Now follow the prompts in the next page to activate your card.

Once activated, you can immediately use your card to make purchases

If you’re a new debit card customer, visit your local Fifth Third Bank branch to apply for a debit card. If you’re an existing Fifth Third debit card holder and need to order a replacement card, call a Customer Service Professional at 1-800-972-3030 or visit your local branch.

To access your online banking account, enter your card’s PIN (Personal Identification Number). When you first log in to Online Banking with your Card PIN, you’ll be requested to create a unique password.

Visiting your nearest Fifth Third Bank branch is the best way to quickly get a new debit card.

Fifth Third Bank ATMs are free of charge when using a Fifth Third debit or prepaid card. When you use an ATM not owned by us, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator or network used. Read our disclosures below for more information.

With this card, you’ll enjoy:

• Fast and secure payments to help you save time at online and in-store checkout.
• Automatic savings at places you already shop with Prewards.
• Easily loaded into your Digital Wallet.

With the Fifth Third Contactless Debit Card, you can pay quickly and securely with just a tap at any contactless payment terminal. It’s as simple as tap to pay and go on your way.

How Contactless Payments Work:

Find Fifth Third Bank Contactless Debit Card retailers

Find

Look for the contactless symbol at payment terminals nationwide.

Tap

Hover or tap your card over the terminal to pay.

Go

Check out faster than ever!

How do I Activate my Fifth Third New Card?

Activate your new card in just a few steps and start making purchases. If you’re a first-time user, simply follow the instructions below to register and activate your new card

You can easily activate your credit card online or by calling 1-800-621-2554.

Existing Online Banking Users

Login to Online Banking using the form above, and follow the prompts to activate your card. Once activated, you can immediately use your card to make purchases.

New to Online Banking?

User ID:

Use your new Fifth Third debit or credit card number the first time you log in.

Password:

Use your Card PIN (Personal Identification Number) to log in to Online Banking. After entering Online Banking for the first time using your Card PIN, you will be prompted to create an exclusive password for Online Banking.

Call 1-877-833-6197 select the appropriate product Checking, Savings or Card and select anything else and then the Disputes Option. Our Customer Service Professionals are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 8 PM (EST), Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM (EST).

Why do I need a PIN for my credit card?

Some chip terminals may prompt you for a PIN, so it is important for you to set up a PIN that you will remember. If you are a new credit card customer you are prompted to select a PIN at the time you activate your card. If your card is a replacement you already have a PIN.

If you don’t remember your PIN and would like to change it call the customer service number listed on the back of your card, visit your local Banking Center or click on the Service Center in Online Banking.