If your Punjab National Bank debit card is lost, stolen, or if you suspect fraudulent activity, it is a good idea to block the card. The quickest way to block your card is to send a WhatsApp message to 92640 92640 and select ‘All Services’ → ‘Debit Card Services’ → ‘Disable/Block Debit Card’.
In this article, we will look at the multiple ways you can block your PNB debit card.
Here are the various ways you can block your PNB debit card:
Blocking via Customer Care
Blocking via Internet Banking
Blocking via Mobile Banking App
Blocking PNB ATM Card by SMS
To block your PNB debit card through customer care, follow these steps:
Step 1: Call 1800 180 2222 or 1800 103 2222 to reach the toll-free helpline.
Step 2: Choose the language you are most comfortable with.
Step 3: Navigate through the IVRS to reach a customer support representative.
Step 4: Ask the customer care representative to block your debit card.
Step 5: Answer the verification questions asked.
Once verified, your card will be blocked.
Block your debit card through internet banking by following these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the PNB e-banking portal using your username and password.
Step 2: In the “Value Added Service” menu, select “ATM/Debit Card Hotlisting.”
Step 3: Click on “Debit Card Number.”
Step 4: Choose the account associated with the card you want to block.
Step 5: Click “Continue.”
Step 6: Choose the card number you wish to block.
Step 7: Enter the IBS transaction password, and click on “Submit.”
You can also use the PNB One App to block your debit card. Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the PNB One App using your login credentials.
Step 2: Click on the “Debit Card” button.
Step 3: Click on the “Hotlist Debit Card” button.
Step 4: Select the account number attached to the card and click on “Continue.”
Step 5: Select the card you wish to block.
Step 6: Enter the transaction password and click “Continue.”
You can block your PNB debit by simply sending an SMS from the mobile number registered with the bank. Here is the SMS template that you can use to block your card:
<HOT><space><Card Number>
Send this SMS to 5607040 to block your PNB debit card.
For example: HOT 567890000000099
Blocking your debit card is an important action to take if your card is lost, stolen, or if you notice any suspicious activity. You can block your card using the various methods described above through customer care, internet banking, mobile banking app, WhatsApp banking, or SMS.
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