Question posted by elscowden on May 29th, 2014

Received New Membership Card. Is It Necessary To Activate Before Using?

Paper new AARP cards were attached to says to visit aarp.org/activation. If this is necessary, how do I activate, and can I use it without this activation?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 29th, 2014 11:13 AM
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Despite AARP's misleading verbiage, no activation is required for your membership card. You can verify this by phoning AARP at the number on the back of the card.


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