How to block SBI debit/atm card online and offline

SBI debit card or atm card can be blocked by three way.If you have online banking activated you may block your card online.You have the option to block the card by calling their toll free number or by sending an sms, alternatively by visiting their branch.I am discussing all four methods here

1. Through Internet Banking:

(i) Without logging into OnlineSBI:
STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE

Step 1: Go to home page of OnlineSBI https://www.onlinesbi.com or retail login page https://retail.onlinesbi.com/retail/login.htm
Step 2: Select “Block ATM Card” link. After Clicking a new page will open.
Step 3: Procedure to Block ATM card will be displayed on the screen.
Step 4: Click on ‘Next Step’ button to proceed.
Step 5: Input your account number.
Step 6: Select ‘Country’ from the dropdown.
Step 7: Input the mobile number registered with the bank.
Step 8: Enter the text as shown in the image.
Step 9: Click ‘Submit’ button.
Step 10: Enter the One time password sent to your mobile phone.
Step 11: Click ‘Submit’ button.
Step 12: A success message would be displayed with a Ticket No. after successful blocking of your ATM cum Debit Card. Note this Ticket No. for future reference.

(ii)With Logging into OnlineSBI

STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE:

Step 1: Login to www.onlinesbi.com with your username and password.
Step 2: Select “ATM Card Services” link under the “e-Services” tab
Step 3: Select the Block ATM Card.
Step 4: the entire Active and blocked cards will be displayed. You will be shown the first 4 and last 4 digits of the card(s).
Step 5: Select the Card, you wish to block and click “Submit”. Verify the details and confirm.
Step 6: Select the mode of authentication as either SMS OTP or Profile Password.
Step 7: On the next screen, enter the OTP password /Profile password as chosen earlier and Click “Confirm”.
Step 8: A success message would be displayed with a Ticket No. after successful blocking of your ATM cum Debit Card. Note this Ticket No. for future reference.

Note: Cards once blocked, cannot be unblocked through Online SBI.

2. Through SMS:

SBI also have a facility to block the ATM card through SMS.You have to send an sms in the below format to get your ATM card blocked:

BLOCK<space>XXXX to 567676 from Card holder’s registered mobile number ( in CBS)  only (XXXX is the last 4 digits of State Bank Debit Card which Card holder wishes to block).

On acceptance of the request for blocking, the Card holder shall get a confirmatory SMS alert with ticket number, date and time of blocking.

3. Through call on toll free number:

You may block your card by calling their toll free number

24X7 Toll free Helpline No.18004253800 and 1800112211 and Toll No.08026599990.

4. Visiting at Home Branch:

Alternatively, you may also visit the branch where you hold your account and give a request to send their team your card details from their official email id to block the card.