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Activation codes

When creating your DBS online account, you will receive an activation code; this will allow you to activate your DBS online account.

Once you have completed the online form you will receive an email with an activation code and a link to enter the code. You will need to click on the link and enter the username you supplied when creating your DBS online account and enter the activation code supplied in the email. To complete the activation of you DBS online account you will need to create your security credentials. Once you have completed this your DBS Online Account will be activated. Login to your DBS online account to gain access to your online services.

For more information about activating your account, you can refer to the ‘create and activate an individual online account’ document, in the DBS online account guidance.