HOW TO BLOCK ALL BANK ATM CARDS IN NIGERIA IF STOLEN OR LOST WITHOUT GOING TO THE BANK
You are here because you have lost your ATM card or it has been stolen and you are afraid of the money in your Bank account. You don’t want anything to tamper with it.
Too bad, that it happened to you. Hey, I have good news for you though. You can actually block that very ATM card right from your mobile phone in less than 15 seconds if you are fast. But you know a lot of people are not always fast enough because they do not have enough information about kinds of stuff like this
HOW TO UNBLOCK YOUR FIRST BANK ATM CARD.
Yes, it’s very simple to block your First Bank ATM card which is known as Verve (Interswitch) without going to the Bank and filling out all these annoying forms and others.
To Block your First Bank ATM card is simple. Pick up your phone and make sure the SIM you registered with First Bank is the one on the phone and send “BLOCK” to 30012. Within 24 hours your ATM card will be blocked and you can’t withdraw or make payment with it again.
Or
You can also block or Deactivate Your first bank Mobile Number or ATM Cards using USSD with the Sim Card used to link with your Bank account. Simply Dial *894*911# with the registered number to block your account and ATM card from transacting.
Now you need to visit any First Bank branch and apply for a new ATM card and ask customer care to unblock and free your account.
HOW TO BLOCK ZENITH BANK ATM CARD
To block your Zenith Bank ATM card you need to download their mobile app…
Log in to the app
Click on the menu bar and select Cards and Cheques.
Select Deactivate Card under Type and enter a reason.
Now click on continue.
If you need further assistance, you can contact their customer care via phone call using the following numbers 012787000, 014647000, and 012927000.
HOW TO BLOCK GTB ATM CARD(GTB, GUARANTY TRUST BANK)
You can block your GTB ATM card through ATM terminals, Internet banking applications, Mobile apps, SMS banking, and or the GTWorld app.
To block your GTB ATM card through SMS, send HOTLIST NUBAN to 08076665555 from your registered mobile number with the bank. Replaced the NUBAN with the 10 digits of your account number linked to the card.
You can as well contact GTConnect using the following contacts. 0700GTConnect (0700482666328), 01-4480000, 08039003900, or 08029002900 to request for your ATM card to be deactivated immediately.
Another alternative is to log on to your internet banking profile and block your ATM yourself following the steps below…
Click on the Cards icon and then the Card hotlist link
Select Card Number and Request Reason
Input your secret question answer.
Now click Continue and input token generated code after that
Click Submit.
A Pop-up screen option will appear asking you to confirm the deactivation of your ATM card.
HOW TO BLOCK FIDELITY BANK ATM CARD
To block your Fidelity ATM card is very simple. It does not require any long procedures. All you need to do is to dial *770*911# on your registered phone and follow the prompts.
A list of all your ATM card connected to the account will be displayed and you will be asked to select the particular one you will like to block.
You can also contact Fidelity Bank to block your ATM card via email at trueserve@fidelitybank.ng, and true.serve@fidelitybank.ng.
HOW TO BLOCK STANBIC IBTC BANK ATM CARD
You can simply block your Stanbic IBTC Bank without visiting their branch by just dialing *909#. After that choose my Bank, choose service request, and finally choose block card.
An alternative; Simply sends Block card NUBAN to 30909 via your registered mobile number. Replaced the NUBAN with the 10-digits of your account number Link to the card.
HOW TO BLOCK UNION BANK ATM CARD
To block your Union Bank ATM card text BLOCK CARD NUBAN via SMS to 20123 using the phone number registered on your account. You should replace the NUBAN with the 10-digit of your account number.
HOW TO BLOCK ACCESS BANK ATM CARD
If you lost your Access Bank Debit Card, call 1.800.554.8969 and if you lost your Credit Card, call 1.800.558.3424 immediately to block the card.
You can also block your Access Bank ATM Card using their updated mobile app.
HOW TO BLOCK STERLING BANK ATM CARD
To block your Sterling Bank ATM Card simply contact their customer care via email: customercare@sterlingbankng.com or call them on 070078375464.
You can also reach them via their social handler below.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SterlingBankNigeria/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sterling_bankng
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sterlingbank
HOW TO BLOCK WEMA BANK ATM CARD
You can block Wema Bank ATM card via Wema Mobile app or Wema Internet banking solution.
You can easily deactivate the card through text messages. Just send CARD ATM OFF to 33352 using your registered number with them.
HOW TO BLOCK UNITY BANK ATM CARD
If you suspect any fraudulent activity or you lost your Unity Bank ATM Card, you can request them to instantly block your ATM card through a phone call on +2347080666000, +2347057323226, +2347057323227
OR
You can email them at we_care@unitybankng.com or visit their official website www.unitybankng.com.
HOW TO BLOCK KEYSTONE BANK ATM CARD
To block your Keystone Bank ATM Card kindly send them an email via contactcentre@keystonebankng.com or call them at +234 700 2000 3000.
HOW TO BLOCK UBA (UNITED BANK OF AFRICA)
To block a lost or stolen UBA ATM/Debit Card, simply dial *919*10# from your mobile line that is linked with the Bank account.
An alternative, you can contact UBA to help you out by reaching them on 2347002255822 or you can shoot them an email at cfc@ubagroup.com.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE AFTER BLOCKING YOUR ATM CARD
The first wise decision to take when you lost your debit card or if it's stolen is to block it. After that, you should transfer your funds to another bank (Don’t take chances).
Contact your bank if you are still finding it difficult to block your ATM card right from your mobile phone.
Now it’s time to get a new ATM card and forget about the old one. Most banks will give you another ATM card the same day you apply.
CONCLUSION:
Debit card scam is popular these days. Scammers can easily wipe out the entire funds on your account with little information about your debit card. And also people can use your Debit card to shop online without your knowledge if they lay their hand on it.
That’s why it’s essential to block your debit card with your mobile phone immediately you notice any fraudulent activity on your account.
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