# Programmable card quick start guide

Investec programmable cards give you the ability to write custom code for your card, enabling you to to build your own rules and limits that execute before and after your card transactions.

This quick start guide provides a step-by-step for getting started and adding code to your Investec card(s) and covers:

* :raised\_hands: [How to activate your programmable card](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/card-quick-start-guide/how-to-activate-your-card-for-programmable-banking)
* 🚀[ How to add rules to your programmable card using our low-code snippets](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/card-quick-start-guide/how-to-add-low-code-snippets-to-your-card-on-investec-online) (low code option)
* 🖥️ [How to add code to your programmable card and simulate a transaction on the Online IDE](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/card-quick-start-guide/how-to-add-code-to-your-card)
* 💳 [How to use programmable cards via the Card API](https://investec.gitbook.io/programmable-banking-community-wiki/get-started/card-quick-start-guide/how-to-use-the-cards-api)

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**Pro-Tip:** Programmable cards use code written in **JavaScript**.
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Once you have completed the guide please feel free to post some details about your code on the [Slack community](https://offerzen-community.slack.com/archives/C04KFQA3YCQ).