For safety reasons, one should block his/her bank’s debit card in case of loss and stolen as soon as possible. Your debit card can be used in various illegal activities like unauthorized purchases or financial loss. The following are the ways that you can apply to block your Punjab National Bank Debit Card.
PNB bank was founded in 1894. It is one of the largest public sector banks in India. The bank has over 7000+ branches and 8900+ ATMs all over the country. Punjab National Bank’s headquarters is in New Delhi.
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By calling customer care
PNB account holders can block their debit card by contacting customer care. Representatives will block your card immediately. Keep your bank account number handy, in case asked by the CCE.
You can dial the following numbers.
Toll-free no.- 1800 180 2222 or 1800 103 2222
Helpline no.- 0120-2490000
These numbers are accessible from any network in India.
By sending SMS
It is also a very convenient method to block your debit card. Punjab National Bank customers can send an SMS in below format with their registered mobile number.
HOT<space>Card Number and send it to 5607040
Enter the card number of misplaced debit card. You will get a follow-up message stating successful hotlisting.
By PNB internet banking
Customers can access their Punjab National Bank net banking portal to get their debit card blocked. PNB account holders should register themselves on the bank’s net banking portal to avail of various services that you can use anytime anywhere.
Follow the steps to block your debit card.
- Log In with your credentials on the official PNB net banking portal.
- Select Value Added Services from the menu.
- Choose ATM/Debit Card Hotlisting option.
- Choose the card which you want to block from the list that appeared and Continue.
- Enter the IBS transaction password to proceed further and select Submit.
A follow-up message stating successfully hotlisted will appear with a reference number. Note it down for future reference. Also, it is completely fine if you don’t get one.
By PNB mobile app
Punjab National Bank account holders can use PNB One mobile application to hotlist their debit cards. Android users can download the application from Google Play Store.
The app provides many useful features which allow you to transfer funds, view account statement, invest in term deposits, manage debit card & credit card and many other exclusive services at your fingertips.
By visiting the PNB branch
Punjab National Bank account holders can visit the branch personally to raise their issue. Bank representatives will guide you in the process and provide necessary suggestions.
However, you should be aware of the bank’s working hours and holidays. Also, you can’t visit the branch at night. And for the sake of illegal activities prevention cardholder should immediately block his/her debit card. That’s why it is highly recommended to implement the other methods first because of their convenience and 24/7 accessibility.
Final words
It is the prime responsibility of the cardholder to block his/her debit card as soon as he acknowledges the loss. Your money which you have with blood and sweat can be stolen by lethal suspects. To avoid the damage, customers should use the above methods to hotlist their debits cards.
I’m Shiv Kumar, a graduate with a passion for finance, marketing, and technology. My journey into finance started with a desire to understand money management and investing.
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