Customers of SBI have the option of reporting any loss or theft of their debit cards to the bank, which will immediately halt the processing of any further transactions.By calling the customer service number, going to a bank branch, or using Internet banking, customers can immediately block their debit cards.
The following important points should be kept in mind prior to blocking your SBI debit card, according to the SBI website:
-If you lose or forget your debit card, you can use this feature to block it.
-Please verify that you have registered your mobile number with the Bank before proceeding.
-If Phone Number &Account No.an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile phone if they are valid.
- Enter the OTP that was sent to your phone.Partially masked, the account will display all issued cards.
Please click the submit button after selecting the card number you wish to block.
-Caution!You are unable to unblock a card online once it has been blocked.
How to prevent SBI debit cards from being used on the website (direct link)
Step 1: Visit https://retail.onlinesbi.sbi/retail/blockatmcard.htm
Step 2: Enter account number, select country, enter registered mobile number and enter the captcha image and click on submit.
Call on toll-free number
The quickest way to block your SBI ATM/debit card is to call the bank’s toll-free numbers, 1800 11 2211 or 1800 425 3800.You can block your card by following the instructions you receive after dialing the toll-free number.
Via SMS
By sending the bank a predefined SMS message, you can also disable your SBI ATM/debit card. To disable your ATM card, send BLOCK XXXX to 567676, where XXXX are the last four digits of the debit card number. To send the SMS, the cellphone number associated with the bank account must be used.
After the SMS has been received by the bank, you will receive a confirmation SMS. The ticket number, blocking date, and time will be included in the SMS notification.
By going to the bank branch A person who has an ATM card can go to the branch that is closest to them and ask a bank employee to block their ATM-cum-debit card.
Charges for debit cards
The annual fees for the card will be deducted from the primary account that is linked to the card when the card is applied for or renewed.
“The cardholder shall always maintain such minimum balance in the designated account, as Bank may stipulate from time to time,” states the SBI terms and conditions. “Bank reserves the right to charge the cardholder for the issuance or reissuance of a Card as well as any fees or charges for the cardholder’s transactions on the card at any time.”
