New Delhi: Debit cards are payment cards that allow users to withdraw money from their bank accounts to use for purchases. These cards, which are linked to the user’s bank account, provide a practical replacement for carrying cash. Debit cards also offer fraud prevention and PIN-based security safeguards against unauthorized transactions.
There is always a possibility of the debit card being lost or stolen. In these situations the bank should be informed so that they can deactivate the card. This work can be accomplished by calling the hotline number of the bank. You can use net banking or SMS service to deactivate your State Bank of India (SBI) card if it is lost or stolen. ,Also Read: Bank Holidays This Week: Bank Branches To Remain Closed For 5 Days – Check City-Wise List Here,
How to block lost SBI Debit Card through call?
Calling the bank’s toll-free number 1800 11 2211 or 1800 425 3800 is one of the simplest ways to close your SBI ATM/Debit card. Blocking your card is as simple as calling the toll-free hotline and following the instructions. ,Also read: This IIT engineer left his job in America to start Sid Dairy Farm in India and became a dairy entrepreneur,
How to block lost SBI Debit Card via SMS?
Enter “BLOCK XXXX” in your inbox, followed by the last four numbers of your debit card, then email it to 567676.
Only the cellphone number linked to your bank account can be used to access this service. You will receive a confirmation once the SMS is received by the bank. Your ticket number, time of blocking and date of blocking will all be mentioned in the SMS notification.
How to block lost SBI Debit Card through Internet Banking?
Go to the official website of SBI i.e. onlinesbi.com
– Enter your login username and password
Click on login
Click on the e-service option
Now click on ATM card service option
Click on Block ATM Card icon
Select the account linked to that debit card
– Now, a list of all cards including blocked or active will appear on your screen
– Select the debit card you want to block
Verify all relevant details
– Choose the correct option to proceed with the process
– Enter OTP
Click on confirm option