I just opened a Bank of America checking account and got a temp check card. Can I use this online?

Question

They gave me a temporary check card, which I used today to deposit money at the ATM. I figured that if i was able to use the card to deposit money, I should be able to use it online too right? But when i try adding the card to paypal or googlecheckout, my card is declined. Is it because the temporary card has a different number than my real card? Or is my card not "fully activated"?

Answer 1

1) is it a VISA or MasterCard branded card? If just an ATM card, then no, it will only work in ATM units.

2) Online purchasing has to verify that you are the cardholder differently than if you were handing over the card in person.  They can't get your signature, catch you on video, or ask for ID and check the picture and signature matching.  Many online stores check things like if the address on record with the bank matches the shipping address you provide for your order.  Temporary cards may not be fully set up with the full capability to verify records like this.

Answer 2

yes all you have to do is type the pin entry into the pin format,and then you buy the stuff

Answer 3

ask the bank, but the bank card is only a temporary and your real card may be issued another number.  Call BOA