How do I activate my card to use when not using Apple Pay on my phone at places that aren’t set up for that?

How to activate your Apple Card

You need a compatible iPhone with the latest iOS version to activate your titanium Apple Card. Your card is ready to use as soon as it's activated. If you are part of a shared Apple Card account, you can activate your own titanium Apple Card.

1. Open the packaging that has your titanium Apple Card inside.
2. Follow the steps in the packaging. If you need more help, chat with an Apple Card specialist.

If you don't have the Apple Card packaging

If you don't have the packaging that your titanium Apple Card arrived in, follow these steps to activate your card:

1. Open Wallet on your iPhone and tap Apple Card.
2. Tap the more button .
3. Under Physical Card, tap Activate Your Card.
4. Tap "Having trouble activating your card."
5. Tap Do Not Have Card Packaging, then follow the instructions on your screen.