Is there a fee for replacing or reissuing a credit card?

Yes, you will have to pay a replacement fee of Rs.100 + taxes for reissue/replacement of credit card .

When can I receive my reissued or replaced SBI credit card?

After you make a request to reissue/replace card, you will get the new card in 7 working days. However, the time taken will depend on your location.

How will I know if my card is blocked?

After the submission of your request through any SBI platform, you will get a block confirmation through SMS and also by mail on your registered mobile number and email address.

How to Block & Unblock SBI Credit Card

Blocking and unblocking your SBI (State Bank of India) credit card is an important step to ensure the security of your account, especially in case of theft, loss, or unauthorized transactions. Whether you need to block your card temporarily or permanently due to suspicious activity or simply to prevent misuse, SBI offers convenient methods to block and unblock your credit card.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025

How to Block SBI Credit Card

If you ever lose or misplace your credit card, you can always block the card by contacting SBI. There are many ways to block your SBI Credit Card:

Reporting and Blocking Lost or Stolen Credit Card through SBI Phone Number

You can always call the helpline number 39 02 02 02 (make sure to use prefix local STD code). You can also dial 1860 180 1290 for blocking your credit card
Send an SMS "BLOCK XXXX" (The last 4 digits of your credit card) to the number, 5676791 from your registered mobile number

Reporting Your Lost Credit Card Through the SBI Website

Visit the site sbicard.com
Log in to your account
Go to the Requests tab
Select 'Report Lost/Stolen Card'
Click on your card number to report your lost card
For a card re-issue, select 'Reissue Card'
Click on 'Submit'
Your credit card will be blocked

Reporting Lost or Stolen Credit Card Through the SBI Mobile App

Login to your account via the SBI app
Select 'Menu'
Click on 'Service Request'
Tap on 'Report Lost/Stolen'
Click on your card number
Hover over 'Submit' and select it
Your credit card will automatically get blocked

Reporting Lost Credit Card Through IVR

Call the SBI Credit Card Customer Care, 39 02 02 02 or 1860 180 1290. Please add the prefix local STD Code
Select "2" for reporting your lost credit card

How to Unblock SBI Credit Card?

The different methods by which you can unblock the SBI Credit Card are mentioned below:

By Calling Customer Care

You can call SBI's customer care number to unblock the credit card. Ensure that you call customer care from the registered mobile number.

Online Portal

Visit the official website of SBI Card
Complete the login procedure
Select 'Card Activation'. The option can be found under the 'Request' tab
Select the card you wish to unblock to complete the process

Email

Visit the bank's 'Write to Us' page
Enter the card number
Enter the mobile number, email ID, and name
Enter the OTP that is sent to the mobile number
Choose the category
Choose the sub-category
Provide the details and request for the card to be unblocked
Once the complaint has been accepted, the card will be unblocked

By Visiting the Bank Branch

You can visit an SBI branch and request for the card to be unblocked. A request will be raised to unblock the credit card.

Written Application

A written application can be submitted to the SBI manager requesting for the card to be unblocked.

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FAQs

Is there a fee for replacing or reissuing a credit card?
Yes, you will have to pay a replacement fee of Rs.100 + taxes for reissue/replacement of credit card.
When can I receive my reissued or replaced SBI credit card?
After you make a request to reissue/replace card, you will get the new card in 7 working days. However, the time taken will depend on your location.
How will I know if my card is blocked?
After the submission of your request through any SBI platform, you will get a block confirmation through SMS and also by mail on your registered mobile number and email address.

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