Steps To Block An ATM Card

Published on 06/19/2019 1:54 pm

Carrying an ATM card always with you is a very helpful thing. It comes handy when you need money urgently and can withdraw with it through an ATM. but this also opens a concern before the ATM card users. What happens if your card gets misplaced or lost or stolen?

For such situations, you need to know how to immediately block your card.

Here is the step by step guidance on what you can do.

For any kind of ATM assault, one must file an FIR or GD as soon as one realises that the card is missing. Then the blocking part comes where one must block the card using the online portal of the card issuer.
Visit the official website of the financial organisation that has issued the ATM card. There you can successfully block your card from getting further used by logging in to your account and giving further necessary details.
Just by a simple SMS, you can block your card also. You will receive a confirmation SMS reply after your block request sent from the issuer.
It is advisable to take wallet care insurance that becomes very useful in such situations. All you have to do is inform your insurer and they will do the necessary processes to see your card is successfully blocked. You may apply for such insurance plan with the help of Bajaj Finserv.
In case your card is lost, make sure that you visit the nearest branch of your bank and apply for a replacement. You may also apply online for a replacement.

Keep your ATM card safe by taking Bajaj Finserv’s pocket insurance plan that provides card protection plan and wallet insurance.