Activating your NEXUS card is a straightforward process completed online through your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account.
Steps to Activate Your NEXUS Card
Based on the official guidance, here are the steps you need to follow to activate your NEXUS membership card:
- Log into your TTP account. You will need your account credentials to access the Trusted Traveler Programs website.
- Navigate to the Homepage. Once successfully signed in, you should be on your TTP account's main page.
- Find the "Program Membership(s)" section. This section is located on the Homepage.
- Click the "Activate Membership Card" button. This button is specifically under the "Program Membership(s)" section.
Following these steps will complete the activation of your physical NEXUS card, allowing you to utilize it at designated border crossings.
Note: The reference explicitly states the steps: To activate your card, log into your TTP account. After you sign in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.
Why Activate Your Card?
Activating your physical NEXUS card is crucial as it confirms that you have received it and links it to your approved membership profile. While some NEXUS benefits might be accessible even without the physical card activated (e.g., using passport at NEXUS kiosks where available), activating the card ensures you can use it effectively at all NEXUS-integrated border points, including land crossings and marine ports, often via dedicated lanes or procedures.
