4 Ways To Block Your SBI ATM/Debit Card

A debit card can be misused by fraudsters whether or not you lose it. There have been instances of frauds even when the bank account holder is in possession of the physical card.

If you have misplaced or lost your SBI ATM-cum-debit card or received a message about any malicious activity using the card, you need to immediately block it.

The State Bank of India (SBI) allows its customers to block debit/ATM cards in multiple ways.

How To Block SBI ATM Card Via SMS?

To block the card, send a text message reading "BLOCK XXXX" to 567676. Here XXXX is the last four digits of your SBI Card. This SMS needs to be sent from the mobile number that is registered with the bank account associated with the card.

Note that there is a space between "BLOCK" and "XXXX" and that the word "BLOCK" appears in caps.

How To Block SBI ATM Card Via Phone Call?

SBI has 24X7 helpline numbers that are accessible via mobile as well as landline numbers in India. Call any of these three helpline numbers to raise a request to block an ATM card.

• 1800 11 2211 (toll-free)
• 1800 425 3800 (toll-free)
• 080 2659 9990

How To Block SBI ATM Card Online Using Netbanking?

• Login to www.onlinesbi.com with your username and password.
• Under the "e-services" tab, select "ATM Card Services" > "Block ATM Card"
• Select the bank account that the card you choose to block is linked to.
• The next page will display all active and blocked card numbers with their first four and last four digits.
• Select the card you wish to block and choose the "reason" to block the card.
• Verify details and click "Submit."
• Choose one of the two modes of identity authentication: SMS OTP or Profile Password.
• Enter the SMS OTP or Profile Password and click "confirm."
• A message on successful submission of the request will be displayed with a Ticket Number. The ATM-cum-debit card is now blocked. You may note the Ticket Number for future reference.

How To Block SBI ATM Card Via YONO App?

If you use SBI's YONO mobile app, login into the app, tap on "Services" > "Debit Card Hotlisting" > "Select Debit Card" > "Select Card Number"
In the next step select the reason for blocking the card.
An OTP will be sent to your registered number. Enter the OTP in the space provided on the app and tap on "Submit."

How To Apply For Reissue/New SBI ATM Card Online?

After you have blocked the SBI ATM card, you may want to apply for a new one.

• Login to www.onlinesbi.com with your username and password.
• Under the "e-services" tab, select "ATM Card Services" > "Request ATM/Debit Card"
• Choose one of the two modes of identity authentication: SMS OTP or Profile Password.
• Enter the SMS OTP or Profile Password and click "confirm."
• Select the bank account from the displayed account numbers in the following page. Select the account you want the card to be issued on.
• Enter the name you wish to be printed on the card.
• Select the type of card.
• Agree to the terms and conditions and click on "Submit."
• Verify details on the next page and click on "Submit."
• A message will be displayed on the screen affirming the successful application submission.

You should received your new SBI ATM/Debit Card on the registered address in 7-8 working days.