How To Activate International Transaction On SBI Debit Card?

Published: Friday, August 6, 2021, 15:57 [IST]

If you're going overseas or on a business trip, you'll need a debit card from the bank that holds your account for the duration of your stay. While you can use your domestic debit card overseas, you will be charged an exorbitant fee if you take money from a foreign ATM or complete a transaction at a POS terminal.

International transactions will not be possible if you have an SBIClassic Debit card. Classic cards are exclusively intended for usage in the home. To use this function, update your classic card to a global card. The foreign transaction and limit on SBI debit cards vary by country. ATMs allow you to withdraw a maximum of Rs. 40,000 in foreign money.

How to enable SBI Debit Card for International Transaction with SBI Yono App?

Customers of State Bank of India have three alternatives for enabling international usage: through the SBI YONO app, through online banking, through SBI Net Banking and finally through SMS. Those who want to use their debit card internationally (which is allowed with some SBI debit cards) should follow the steps outlined below.

How to enable SBI Debit Card for International Transaction with SBI Yono App?

Step 1: Download and Login YONO App
Step 2: Tap on Services on the SBI YONO light mobile banking application.
Step 3: Now select the Manage Debit card option.
Step 4: Select your account, your ATM Debit card, and enable (ON) International usage.

How to activate International Transactions for SBI Debit Card Internet Banking?

If you want to use Internet Banking to activate international transaction services for your SBI Debit Card, go to onlinesbi.com and log in with your User ID and Password.

Step 1: Login using credentials
Step 2: From the menu tab featured on the page- Click on 'e-Services'
Step 3: Click on 'ATM Card Services
Step 4: Click on 'ATM Card Limit/Channel/Usage Change'
Step 5: Select debit account and click the continue button
Step 6: Choose Change Usage Type in Select Services after entering your debit card number
Step 7: Enable International Usage.' Now press the 'Submit' button
Step 8: Click the submit button after entering the one-time password supplied to your registered mobile number.

How to send SMS and enable International Transaction on SBI Debit Card?

The simplest way to allow international transactions on your SBI Debit Card is to send an SMS. You must type a unique code and transmit it to a certain phone number.

Type SWON POS (the last four numbers of your debit card) send it to 9223966666.
Type SWON ECOM (the last four numbers of your debit card) send it to 9223966666.
Type SWON INTL (the last four numbers of your debit card) send it to 9223966666.

Advantages of Using an International Debit Card While Traveling

Bank customers can now make transactions in foreign currencies using an international debit card.
When travelling overseas and using an international debit card, the customer would no longer need to carry cash.
If the card is ever lost or stolen, the consumer can promptly block it from any location on the planet.
International debit cards offer great discounts, offers on a variety of items, limited access to airport lounges, and earn reward points with every transaction.
The fact that an international debit card comes with personal injury and air travel insurance coverage may be the most crucial benefit. The insurance will kick in if something goes wrong.