American Eagle was launched in 1977. The first store opened in Novi, MI in the Twelve Oaks Mall but have grown into a global company with stores now in Dubai, Hong Kong, Russia, Shanghai, and Kuwait as of 2010. NOTE: please visit the site directly to verify the details and obtain more information.

If you are a new American Eagle credit card customer you will want to activate your card online. Below we have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below for you to activate your personal American Eagle Outfitters or Aerie card online.

how to activate – American Eagle Outfitters Credit card online

what you need:

  • internet access
  • personal information
  • current/new username and password

what to do if you are a current online customer:

  • visit www.ae.com/activate
  • type in your current user name in the space provided
  • type in your current password in the space provided
  • click on the blue “SIGN IN” button
  • find the sections for card activation and complete

what to do if you are a new online customer:

  • visit www.ae.com/activate
  • click on the words “Register Here” to create an online account
  • provide all the required information on the “Begin” page and move forward
  • provide all the required information on the “Validate” page and move forward
  • provide all the required information on the “Select Security” page and move forward
  • provide all the required information on the “Select Image” page and move forward
  • you will then receive your confirmation for creating an online account from there locate the section online in your account to activate your new card