The screens below are simple example illustrations to guide you. The real Synchrony page may look a little different.
What you need
- Account number (front of your card)
- 3-digit security code (back of your card)
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
Steps
1
Open synchrony.com/activate
Type synchrony.com/activate in your browser. Check that the address starts with
https:// and ends in synchrony.com or syf.com.Ready to activate your card?
When you finish, your card is ready to use.
2
Enter your card details
Type your account number and the 3-digit security code from the back of your card.
Account number
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Security code (back of card)
•••
3
Verify your identity
Enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. This keeps your account safe.
Last 4 digits of SSN
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Continue
4
Wait while it processes
Click Continue and wait a few seconds. Do not refresh or close the page.
Verifying your card…
5
See the confirmation
When you see a success message, your card is active. Sign the back of your card and start using it.
✓
Your card is activated!
You can start using it right away.