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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As a Nigerian, this is one amazing banking feature you should know about, and start making use of immediately.
How To Deactivate And Activate Your ATM Card Using Your Mobile Banking App
Have you been in a situation whereby you lost your ATM Card or it gets stolen? And you ended up losing all your hard earn money? If it hasn’t happened to you, then that’s great, because it’s not something you would love to witness.
With This Wonderful Features I’m about to reveal to you, you can have all the rest of mind in the world, or maybe a bit of it. 🙃
How To Deactivate And Activate Your ATM Card – Nigeria
Before we knowing how to secure your Nigerian ATM Card, you need to know that not all banks have this feature enabled, at the time of making this content, but from time to time, I’ll keep you updated since I’ll be in a watch for that.
Which Nigerian Banks Have The Lock/Secure ATM Feature?
- First Bank
- Alat – By Wema Bank
- Access Bank / Access Diamond
Lock Your ATM Card From Mobile App On First Bank Nigeria
- Step 1: Open Your First Bank Mobile Banking Application.
- Step 2: Login To Your Account
- Step 3: Click On The 3 Horizontal Line at The Top Left Hand Conner
- Step 4: Click On “Card Service”
- Step 5: Click On The Preferred Card You Want To Block “Debit Card”
- Step 6: Toggle Off “ATM”, “Online” and “Point of Sale (POS)”
- Step 7: Enter Your Pin To Confirm
Lock Your ATM Card From Mobile App On Alat By Wema Bank
- Step 1: Open Your Alat Bank Mobile Banking Application.
- Step 2: Login To Your Account, After Authentication
- Step 3: Below The Tab Section, Click On “Cards”
- Step 4: Click On “Card Control”
- Step 5: Click On “Set Preference”
- Step 6: Toggle Off “ATM”, “Web” and “Point of Sale (POS)”
- Step 7: You’ll Get a Prompt, Click On “YES” To Confirm.
Lock Your ATM Card From Your Mobile App On Access Bank Nigeria
- Step 1: Open Your Alat Bank Mobile Banking Application.
- Step 2: Login To Your Account, After Authentication
- Step 3: Below The Tab Section, Click On “Cards”
- Step 4: Click On “Card Control”
- Step 5: Click On “Set Preference”
- Step 6: Toggle Off “ATM”, “Web” and “Point of Sale (POS)”
- Step 7: You’ll Get a Prompt, Click On “YES” To Confirm.
Methods To Permanently Block Your ATM Card
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 are not enough information about stuffs like this.
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 still contact the Fidelity Bank to block your ATM card via email at [email protected], [email protected].
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.
How To Block Sterling Bank ATM Card
To block your Sterling Bank ATM Card simple, contact them via email at [email protected] or call them on +234-7007-837-5464.
You can also reach them via their social handler below:
- Facebook: facebook.com/SterlingBankNigeria
- Twitter: twitter.com/sterling_bankng
- Instagram: 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 message.
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 on [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call them on +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 +234-700-225-5822 or you can shoot them an email on [email protected].
Precaution 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.
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