Steps to activate your card and PIN

NAB app

Instructions for mobile devices

  1. Log into the NAB app on your device.

  2. If using an Android phone, tap the Menu icon.

  3. Tap Cards.

  4. Your new card will say ‘Activate’. Tap the card.

  5. To activate your card, tap Activate card.

  6. Enter the last eight digits of your card. Tap Next set a PIN.

  7. Enter a four-digit PIN.

  8. Re-enter your new PIN to confirm.

  9. A verification code will be sent via SMS to your registered number.

  10. Enter the security code, then tap Continue.

  11. Your card has been successfully activated.

NAB Internet Banking

Instructions for web browsers

  1. Log into NAB Internet Banking with your 8 to 10-digit NAB ID and password.

  2. Tap Cards.

  3. Your new card will say ‘Activate’. Tap the card.

  4. To activate your card, select Activate.

  5. Enter the last eight digits of your card. Then select Next.

  6. Enter and confirm your new four-digit PIN. Select Continue.

  7. You will receive an SMS security code. Enter the security code and click Activate now.

  8. Your card has been successfully activated.

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NAB Internet Banking and NAB app

These products are issued by National Australia Bank Limited.

NAB recommends you consider the  NAB Internet Banking terms and conditions document, before making any decisions regarding this product.

The NAB Mobile Banking app is compatible with Android and iOS, minimum platform requirements apply. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Google Logo is a registered trademark of Google Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.