Choose your preferred device

Select the type of device you use to bank online and follow the step-by-step instructions to activate your card and set the PIN.

iOS

  • 1

    Step 1

    Log into the NAB app on your device.

  • 2

    Step 2

    Tap Cards in the bottom menu.

  • 3

    Step 3

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

  • 4

    Step 4

    To activate your card, tap Activate card.

  • 5

    Step 5

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

  • 6

    Step 6

    Enter a four-digit PIN.

  • 7

    Step 7

    Re-enter your four-digit PIN.

  • 8

    Step 8

    You will receive an SMS security code. Enter the code and tap Continue.

  • Complete

    Your card has been successfully activated.

Android

  • 1

    Step 1

    Log into the NAB app on your device.

  • 2

    Step 2

    Tap the Menu icon in the top left-hand corner.

  • 3

    Step 3

    In the list, tap Cards.

  • 4

    Step 4

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

  • 5

    Step 5

    To activate your card, tap Activate card.

  • 6

    Step 6

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

  • 7

    Step 7

    Enter a four-digit PIN.

  • 8

    Step 8

    Re-enter your four-digit PIN.

  • 9

    Step 9

    You will receive an SMS security code. Enter the code and tap Continue.

  • Complete

    Your card has been successfully activated.

Desktop

  • 1

    Step 1

    Enter your 8 to 10-digit NAB ID and your password. Select Login.

  • 2

    Step 2

    Select Cards in the top menu.

  • 3

    Step 3

    Your new card will say ‘Activate’. Click the card.

  • 4

    Step 4

    To activate your card, select Activate.

  • 5

    Step 5

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

  • 6

    Step 6

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

  • 7

    Step 7

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

  • Complete

    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.