Getty ImagesIf you have lost your SBI ATM-cum-debit card you must block it as soon as possible. You must also get it blocked if a transaction has happened on the card without your knowledge while the card is in your possession. You should block the card in both cases to ensure that fraudulent transactions do not take place.
Here are four ways to block your SBI ATM-cum-debit card.
Step 1: Log in to www.onlinesbi.com with your username and password.
Step 2: Select "ATM Card Services>Block ATM Card" link under the "e-Services" tab.
Step 3: Select the account to which your ATM cum Debit Card is linked.
Step 4: All the active and blocked cards will be displayed. You will be shown the first 4 and last 4 digits of the card(s).
Step 5: Select the card you want to block along with the reason for blocking the card from the drop-down menu and remarks. Click on "Submit". Verify the details and confirm.
Once a card is blocked, there is no option to unblock it through the Internet banking facility.
Step 6: Select the mode of authentication, i.e., OTP via SMS or profile password.
Step 7: Enter the OTP/profile password as chosen earlier in the required box and Click on "Confirm".
Step 8: A message will be displayed with a ticket number after successful blocking of your card. Note this ticket number for future reference. It will help serve as a record of your having blocked the card via net banking.
XXXX to 567676. XXXX are the last 4 digits of the debit card number. The SMS must be sent from the mobile number registered with the bank account.
Once the SMS is received by the bank, you will get a confirmation SMS. The SMS alert will contain the ticket number, date and time of blocking.
Remember, charges might be levied by your mobile service provider for sending the SMS.
Here are four ways to block your SBI ATM-cum-debit card.
- Call on toll-free number
- Via Net banking
Step 1: Log in to www.onlinesbi.com with your username and password.
Step 2: Select "ATM Card Services>Block ATM Card" link under the "e-Services" tab.
Step 3: Select the account to which your ATM cum Debit Card is linked.
Step 4: All the active and blocked cards will be displayed. You will be shown the first 4 and last 4 digits of the card(s).
Step 5: Select the card you want to block along with the reason for blocking the card from the drop-down menu and remarks. Click on "Submit". Verify the details and confirm.
Once a card is blocked, there is no option to unblock it through the Internet banking facility.
Step 6: Select the mode of authentication, i.e., OTP via SMS or profile password.
Step 7: Enter the OTP/profile password as chosen earlier in the required box and Click on "Confirm".
Step 8: A message will be displayed with a ticket number after successful blocking of your card. Note this ticket number for future reference. It will help serve as a record of your having blocked the card via net banking.
- Via SMS
Once the SMS is received by the bank, you will get a confirmation SMS. The SMS alert will contain the ticket number, date and time of blocking.
Remember, charges might be levied by your mobile service provider for sending the SMS.
- By visiting the bank branch