It’s critical to safeguard and secure the ATM card to prevent unauthorized access to the savings account. Nonetheless, there’s always a chance that an ATM card will be lost or stolen and used improperly. It is advisable to get a card stopped or deactivated if the cardholder believes that the card may be misused.
Many banks have streamlined their procedures to make it easier and faster to disable an ATM card, resulting in little to no delay. However, one needs to know how to block and unblock an ATM card in order to block one in such a circumstance.
Reasons Why Your SBI ATM Card Might Be Blocked:
- Entering the PIN incorrectly multiple times.
- Suspected fraudulent activity.
- Expired card.
- Lost or stolen card reported.
How to Unblock Your SBI ATM Card:
Using SBI YONO app:
- Launch the SBI YONO app on your mobile device.
- Choose the “Service Request” option under the “Quick Links” section.
- To verify, select “Block ATM/Debit Card” and input your profile password.
- Proceed by clicking “Activate Card” and following the instructions.(Put the Account Number in here. The blocked ATM card number.)
- You will receive an OTP for verification after correctly submitting your details.
- After clicking “Submit,” a confirmation message indicating that the status was activated was displayed.
Visiting Your Branch:
See the SBI Branck and Contcat helpdesk that is closest to you.
Request an application to unblock your ATM or debit card.
Fill out the form with all the information shown below.
- ATM card’s linked account number.
- Last Four Digits of an ATM Card Blocked.
- CIF number for SBI.
- Client ID.
- ID evidence of the account holder from the national or local government.
Check the form carefully, then sign according to the bank’s records.Attach the necessary files, then turn them in at the assistance desk.
After the bank officer verifies it and approves it, you will receive an SMS containing the service request details.
The SBI ATM card will be unlocked after 24 bank working hours.
Then, an SMS containing the unblocking status details will be sent to you.
