Activate Your Kohl’s Charge Card at kohls.com [Updated]

If you are a frequent shopper at Kohl’s, you must consider getting a brand new Kohl’s card. Just like any other credit card, Kohl’s card unlocks savings at Kohl’s.

Whether you are looking for workout clothes, athletic shoes, home décor, or essentials for your little ones, Kohl’s is the ultimate destination, and Kohl’s card is the best medium to purchase.

All you have to do after you have received your card is to activate it. The card should be activated at kohls.com/activate.

With 1,158 locations, until February 2013, Kohl’s was the largest department store chain in the U.S.A. Its operating stores were in every state except Hawaii.

Founded by Polish immigrant Maxwell Kohl, Kohl’s went to one of the best places to shop for your entire family, getting a place on both the Fortune 500 and S&P 500.

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Benefits of Kohl’s Card

Want to add value to your shopping experience at Kohls? You have got to get a Kohl’s card? Owing it would surely bring a lot of perks. Here are some –

Receive extra savings all through the year, which also includes a special anniversary offer every year
Receipt-free returns on purchases made using the card
Advance notification by mail of Kohl’s Card sales events
Access to mobile payment options
Request a credit line increase
Access account & transaction information
Pay your bill online
Spend $600 per year from 1^st January till 31^st December and become the Most Valued Customers (MVCs)
MVCs receive extra offers like Free Shipping Events and Birthday Gift
Gain access to My Kohl’s Card account and keep track of your free online payments, account balance, and paperless e-statements.

How to Apply for Kohl’s Card?

Are you excited to get a Kohl’s Card for yourself? You have got to apply for one. Visit here to apply for one card. Ensure you are at the apply.kohls.com page that says, “We closed your Kohl’s Card application and deleted your personal information to protect your privacy”, which inculcates confidence in you.

Click on the “Apply Now” button.
On the next page, it would seek certain information from you through “Tell us about you”.
On this “Share Info” page, you need to share some of your details, including your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Work Phone (optional), Home Address, ZIP code, etc. Also, you need to verify your identity & income by entering the correct details – Date of Birth, Social Security, and Annual Income.
Click on the “Review” button.

The authorized personnel would review your application. The third step, “Get Decision,” would bring the result – whether you are eligible for the card or not.

Activate Kohl’s Card at kohls.com/activate

Here comes the section that you are looking for. After you have applied for a new Kohl’s Charge Card (if eligible), you would receive your Kohl’s Card.

Before you could use it and start saving, you must activate the credit card. Your new Kohl’s card can be activated online at kohls.com/activate.

You must open the link on your computer. (However, you can also activate it by presenting your Photo ID and the card by calling at (800) 954-0244 or at the time of your next purchase.)

How to Register?

Only after receiving your card in the mail you can activate the same. To activate, you must sign up or register at https://credit.kohls.com/eCustService/. This is the sign-in and sign-up page.

Visit the link and enter your 12-digit credit card number in the given box.
Enter the Security Phase (from the image).
Click on the “Submit” button.

How to Sign In?

After creating your account, visit the same link to sign in. To ensure you are safe and your account is protected, don’t hesitate to answer additional questions during the “Sign In” process.

Enter your User Name (Note: Your User Name is not your email address).
Enter the P
Click on the “Submit” button.

You have successfully activated your Kohl’s Credit Card. It is now ready for transactions at Kohl’s store and https://www.kohls.com/.

Forgot Password?

Can’t get access to My Kohl’s Card account? Have you forgotten your password? No worries! We will assist you to get back into your account.

Visit here and click on the “Forgot Password” link.
On the next page, enter your User Name and SSN (4 digits only).
Click on the “Next” button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the password.