Activate online shopping

How can I activate my debit card for online purchases?

Ready to use your debit card for online purchases? It’s easy, free of charge and faster than calling our UBS hotline.

Tip: The best way to change your limits is via the UBS Mobile Banking App – It’s easy, fast, and free!

These instructions apply to the following cards:

  • Debit Cards (Visa & Mastercard)

How to activate online shopping

On your smartphone


1. Log in to the Mobile Banking App

2. Tap Cards

3. Tap the Debit tab, then tap the card you’d like to use

4. Tap Security settings

5. Activate Online shopping

You will be able to use your debit card for online purchases immediately.

On your computer


1. Log on to UBS E-Banking

2. Navigate to Accounts & cards > Settings for cards

3. Under Debit cards, click on Options for use and temporary deactivation

4. Click on the card you’d like to use and activate Online shopping

You will be able to use your debit card for online purchases immediately.

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