how to block your atm card

You can block your ATM card instantly using several methods provided by your bank to prevent misuse.

• Call your bank's 24/7 customer care or phone banking number and follow the IVR instructions to report the lost or stolen card immediately.
• Use your bank's official mobile banking application. Navigate to the Card Management or Debit Card section and select the Block Card option.
• Log in to your bank's NetBanking portal, find the Debit Card Services section, and choose to hotlist or block your card.
• Send a pre-formatted SMS (such as LOST or BLOCK XXXX, where XXXX are the last 4 digits) to your bank's designated SMS banking number.
• Alternatively, you may visit your nearest bank branch to submit a written application for card blocking.