Business cards activation
Activate new / replacement card
For security reasons, you'll need to activate your Business Debit or Credit Card before you can use it.
Activate your card via SMS
SMS us from the mobile phone number that you have registered with us.
SMS to 72323
Key in
ACT <space> NRIC or Passport <space> Last 4 digits of card number
Example: ACT S6868668X 6888
If you are overseas, please SMS to +65 9327 2323
Activate your card via OCBC Velocity (Business Debit Card only)
Log in to OCBC Velocity, go to Accounts and select your linked Business Debit Card. Then, go to Manage Card and click 'Activate'.
Card activation FAQsActivate overseas ATM cash withdrawal and magnetic stripe on your card for overseas use
Overseas ATM cash withdrawal (Business Debit Card only)
If you are travelling and intend to withdraw cash from your business accounts via overseas ATMs, please activate the overseas ATM cash withdrawal feature.
SMS us from the mobile phone number that you have registered with us.
SMS to 72323
Key in
ATM <space> NRIC or Passport <space> Last 4 digits of card number <space> start date in DDMMYY <space> end date in DDMMYYYY <space> activate
Example: ATM S7612345X 1234 011216 311216 activate
If you are overseas, please SMS to +65 9327 2323
Enable overseas purchase
Via SMS to 72323
Key in
MAG <space> NRIC or Passport <space> Last 4 digits of card number <space> start date in DDMMYY <space> end date in DDMMYYYY <space> activate
Example: MAG S7612345X 1234 011216 311216 activate
If you are overseas, please SMS to +65 9327 2323
Via OCBC Velocity (Business Debit Card only)
Log in to OCBC Velocity, go to Accounts and selected your linked Business Debit Card, then go to Overseas Card Use and check the box for 'Magnetic Stripe Transaction'.
Select the date range and click 'Submit' to activate Magnetic Stripe Transactions.