How do I activate the card I purchased at a store?

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How do I activate the card I purchased at a store?

You can activate (sometimes referred to as “register”) your temporary Walmart MoneyCard debit card you purchased at a store by downloading & opening the Walmart MoneyCard app & tapping 'Activate your card' or going to Walmart MoneyCard.com/activate & following the prompts. You’ll be asked to provide the below info so we can verify your identity, & you will need to create a PIN. We’ll send your chip-enabled card to the home address you provide:

Your first & last name
16-digit debit card number
Expiration date
3-digit security code (found on the back of your card)
Your Social Security number & date of birth
Email address
Mobile number (for future identify verification purposes)
Home address

Online access & identity verification (including Social Security number) is required to open an account. Mobile number or email address verification & mobile app are required to access all features. Federal law requires a person to be 18 or older to open an account.

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Must be 18 or older to purchase a Walmart MoneyCard. Activation requires online access and identity verification (including SSN) to open an account. Mobile or email verification and mobile app are required to access all features

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