Fifth Third Bank is an American regional bank started in 1858 by William W. Scarborough. Its headquarters is in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is one of the largest banking institutions in the Midwest. 

The bank has over 1100 branches across multiple states like Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Fifth Third Bank offers a wide range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial banking, insurance, and investment advising. Along with that, it provides services like checking and saving accounts, loans, mortgages, wealth management, debit and credit cards.

In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to activate a Fifth Third Bank card at 53.com/activate.

How to Activate Your New Fifth Third Card

To activate your new Fifth Third Card you need to have a few things ready with you:

  • Fifth Third Bank account login credentials.
  • High-speed WiFi internet connection.
  • Mobile device or computer to go to the 53.com/activate.
  • Card number, expiration date, and CVV.

  If you have all these things with you then you can proceed with the Fifth Third card activation but first, you need to create a Fifth Third Bank account.

How to Create a Fifth Third Bank Account

Follow these steps to create a Fifth Third Bank account:

  • Go to the website of Fifth Third Bank at 53.com/activate.
  • On the page click on the Register option.
  • Next on the new page click on the Yes option.
  • Then click on the LOG IN button.
  • Next, enter all the details asked on the page, enter the User ID and Password.
  • Then click on the LOG IN button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Once you created the account you can apply for the Fifth Third Bank credit/debit card.

Fifth Third Bank Debit Card Application

Follow these steps to apply for the Fifth Third Bank debit card at 53.com:

  • Go to the official website of Fifth Third Bank – 53.com via your phone or computer.
  • On the page go to the Bank and from the drop-down menu click on the Debit Cards option.
  • On the page click on the More Details option of your preferred card.
  • Then click on the FIND A BRANCH button.
  • Next enter the Zip Code or City, State and click on the search icon.
  • At last, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the debit card application.

Fifth Third Bank Credit Card Application

Follow these steps to apply for the Fifth Third Bank credit card:

  • Go to the official website of Fifth Third Bank – 53.com via your phone or computer.
  • On the page go to the Bank and from the drop-down menu click on the Credit Cards option.
  • On the page click on the Apply Now button.
  • Then enter the details asked on the page, enter your User Id, Password, and Offer Code (if you receive one).
  • Then click on the Log In button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application process.

Once you receive your card you need to activate it and you can activate you credit/debit card online or via phone. Read further to know how to activate your new Fifth Third Bank card.

How to Activate Fifth Third Bank Card Online at 53.com/activate

Follow these steps to activate the Fifth Third Bank card online:

  • Grab your phone or computer and go to the 53.com/activate.
  • Then on the page enter the User Id and Password.
  • Next, click on the Log In button.
  • Then enter all the details asked on the page and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

How to Activate Fifth Third Bank Card via Mobile Phone

It is very easy to activate your Fifth Third Bank card via phone all you need to do is:

  • Grab your mobile phone and dial the activation number – 800 621 2554.
  • After that, you will be connected to one of the Fifth Third customer representatives.
  • Then the customer representative will help you with the activation process.
  • Next, share the required details for the card activation with the customer representative.
  • After that, your card will be activated.