Customers who receive a new issued card but cannot use it may encounter the following reasons and can follow these solutions:
1. The card is not yet activated/unlocked. To activate the card, customers can follow one of these instructions:
- Send an SMS to the hotline 6167 with the format: VCB<space><KHT><first 6 digits of the card><dot><last 3 digits of the card> (Example: VCB KHT 412975...123) (Or type VCB HELP or HELP KHT and send it to 6167 for guidance)
- Log in to VCB Digibank, choose the Card Services section, and select the Activate Card feature.
- Contact the card issuing branch.
2. Entered the incorrect PIN provided by the bank for the first time: Customers should check and enter the correct PIN provided.
3. The card is physically damaged or was mishandled by the customer: Customers should contact the card-issuing branch/Customer Service Cenre to get assistance and have a new card issued.