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What to Do If I Forgot My ATM PIN

We use several passwords and PINs in our day-to-day lives; therefore, it’s common to forget your ATM PIN. Fortunately, there are many ways to reset your ATM PIN. In this article, we will look at what to do if you forget your ATM PIN.

What is an ATM PIN?

Everyone who has a bank account owns an ATM Card or a Debit Card nowadays. You can use these cards to make transactions both online and offline, and also withdraw cash from ATMs. 

The four-digit number that you need to authenticate these transactions is known as a PIN or a Personal Identification Number. It is a secret numeric code without which you cannot complete such transactions. However, it is different from your UPI PIN.

What If I Forgot My ATM PIN?

Suppose you are at the ATM to withdraw cash and you suddenly realize that you have forgotten your PIN. There is no need to panic in such a situation, as there are multiple ways to reset your ATM PIN. 

If you are looking for ways to start using your ATM card again, there are four ways to reset your PIN - 

  • Through ATM

  • Through netbanking

  • Through mobile banking

  • By visiting the bank branch

Let’s take a look at each method.

Reset ATM PIN Through ATM

If you are already at the ATM, this is the easiest method to reset your forgotten ATM PIN - 

STEP-1: Insert your ATM card in the slot and choose your preferred language.

STEP-2: Select the ‘Forgot ATM PIN’ or ‘Regenerate ATM PIN’ option from the menu.

STEP-3: On the next screen, you will be prompted to enter your registered mobile number. Make sure you have that number with you at that time.

STEP-4: You will receive an OTP on your registered number, which you will have to enter.

STEP-5: Once the OTP is validated, you will be redirected to a screen where you will be able to set your new PIN.

This process happens immediately, and you can even withdraw money using your new PIN.

Reset Forgotten ATM PIN through Netbanking

You can also reset your ATM PIN from the comfort of your home using NetBanking if you have registered for the same. Take a look at the steps below - 

STEP-1: Log in to your bank’s NetBanking portal using your credentials.

STEP-2: Go to the ‘Debit Cards’ section and choose the card whose PIN you have forgotten.

STEP-3: Click on ‘Instant PIN Generation’, where you might have to enter your card details like number, name, and CVV.

STEP-4: Once done, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number, which you will have to enter.

STEP-5: On successful validation of the OTP, you will be able to set your new PIN.

Reset ATM PIN Through Mobile Banking

To reset your PIN using mobile banking, all you need is your bank’s app on your phone.

The steps are mentioned here - 

STEP-1: Log in to your bank’s mobile app using your credentials.

STEP-2: Go to the ‘Debit Cards’ section and choose the card whose PIN you want to reset.

STEP-3: You might have to enter your card’s CVV and the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number. 

STEP-4: After the OTP is validated, you will easily be able to reset your PIN. 

ATM PIN Reset by Visiting the Bank Branch 

In case you don’t use the internet or mobile banking, you can also change your ATM PIN by visiting your bank branch. Follow these steps to reset your PIN if you are searching for ‘ATM PIN forgot’ -

STEP-1: Visit your nearest bank branch and request a form for resetting your forgotten ATM PIN.

STEP-2: Fill up the form and submit it to the officials.

STEP-3: You can choose to get the new PIN to your registered mailing address or in the office at that time, depending on your bank. 

You can also call the customer support number of your bank if you forget your ATM PIN. 

Please note that there may be minor variations in the steps mentioned above depending on your bank.

Conclusion

If you are wondering how to recover a forgotten ATM PIN, we have the answer! 

There are multiple ways to reset your PIN. 

Other than that, you can reset your PIN using the ATM, internet, or mobile banking services. Even though it can be difficult to keep track of multiple passwords, it is advisable not to write your ATM PIN anywhere or share it with anyone.

What to do if I Forgot My ATM PIN - Related FAQs

Yes, in most cases, you can reset your PIN from any ATM. It doesn’t need to be an ATM of your bank.

If you have forgotten your ATM PIN, you can reset it through the ATM, or mobile/internet banking. There is no way to retrieve your old PIN.
If you enter a wrong PIN 3 times in a row, your card will be blocked. Make sure to reset your PIN before you run out of attempts.
You can follow the same steps that are used for an ATM card to reset the PIN of your debit card. 
You can reset your SBI ATM PIN by using internet banking or at any ATM kiosk. You can also call on +91-22-27566598/+91-22-27580506 for help.

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