In case of any fraudulent activity or if your Bank of Baroda (BoB) ATM card is lost or stolen, it must be deactivated. By blocking your ATM card, you avoid unnecessary and unwanted transactions on your account and thus avoid losing money.
This blog will explain how you can block BoB ATM cards.
Blocking your Bank of Baroda ATM will help you with the following -
Stop unauthorized transactions
Prevent misuse of the card
Shield your account and funds from any unlawful activity
You can continue your Bank of Baroda ATM card block process through several methods. Let’s look at them one by one.
Call the Bank of Baroda toll-free customer care numbers, available 24/7:
Follow the IVR instructions and select “Option 1” to report a lost card and block your ATM/debit card.
Send an SMS in the format <BLOCK><space><last 4 digits of your ATM card> to 8422009988 from your registered mobile number to block your ATM card:
You can complete the Bank of Baroda debit card block online using the Baroda Connect Net Banking portal:
Step 1: Go the the home page of Baroda Connect and log in using your credentials.
Step 2: Go to the card services section.
Step 3: Choose the option of blocking your ATM card.
Use the Baroda M-Connect+ mobile banking app:
Step 1: Open the app on your Android device.
Step 2: Log in to your account.
Step 3: Select the “Debit Card Hotlisting” option to block your card.
You can block your ATM card by visiting your nearest Bank of Baroda branch. Request for a form to block your ATM card and fill it out. Finally, submit the form to the bank representative.
Here are some important points to consider while carrying out the process of blocking your BoB ATM card -
Once the ATM card is blocked, you cannot perform any transactions with it.
Users should also ensure to report lost or stolen cards as soon as possible to avoid misuse.
Make sure to have the customer care numbers handy.
If you have lost your card, or it has been stolen, you should block it as soon as possible. This will ensure that no one can carry out unauthorized transactions with the said card. Take immediate action so that your financial assets will not be exploited and your money is safeguarded.
Blocking your Bank of Baroda ATM card is simple and can be done using multiple methods to ensure the safety of your finances. Always act quickly to prevent any potential misuse of your card.
Instant blocking of the card can be done by first calling toll-free customer care numbers, second through an SMS, third through net/mobile banking, or physically going to the branch/office.
No, once a card has been blocked, it cannot be unblocked. You will be required to take a fresh card.
No, blocking your ATM card is a free service provided by the Bank of Baroda.
Block your card immediately using one of the methods mentioned above to prevent unauthorized transactions.
Visit your nearest Bank of Baroda branch to apply for a new ATM card after blocking the old one.
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