Cards can be activated off-site, but the way they do this is slightly different.
For savings cards, generally speaking, as long as the cardholder brings his or her ID card to any branch of the opening bank, it can be activated. Activation services are available at outlets nationwide.
For credit cards, there are many ways to activate them in different places. One way to do this is to log in to the corresponding bank** to activate onlineAnother way is to go to any of the bank outlets to activateAnother way is to activate by calling your bank's human customer service**.
Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, weekends and holidays are also at different times than weekdays.
Taking China's four major banks as an example, their working hours are generally as follows:
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Agricultural Bank of China: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but some windows may be closed or closed during the period from 11:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. for corporate businessBank of China: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;China Construction Bank: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As for weekends and holidays, the bank's working hours will be adjusted. Generally, banks are open from 9 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and some banks may leave work earlyMost banks are closed on Sundays, and some banks may be open in the morning but closed in the afternoon. The business hours of the bank on holidays will be adjusted according to the national statutory holidays, and some banks may arrange to be on duty or close business early.
Please note that the exact opening hours of different banks and branches may vary, so it is best to check with your bank before visiting your bank to ensure a smooth process. Hope the above is helpful to you.