How to Block SBI ATM Card?

  Lost or misplaced your SBI ATM card? It’s important to block it immediately to prevent unauthorized use. SBI offers multiple easy ways to block your debit card via SMS, YONO app, internet banking, or customer .

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025
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When an account holder’s debit card is stolen or misplaced, the first thing that they should do is block the card. The following are the methods to block an SBI debit card:

  • Using SBI Toll-Free Number
  • Blocking via SMS
  • Through Internet Banking 

How to Block your SBI Debit Card?

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You can block your SBI card in the following ways:

How to Block Your SBI Card Using the Toll-Free Number?

If you find that your ATM/Debit card is lost or stolen, the first thing you should do is call the SBI toll-free number to block the card right away. You will need to give details like your name, date of birth, address, and account number. The toll-free numbers are:

How to Block SBI ATM Card through SMS?

SBI account holders can block their debit card by sending an SMS from their registered mobile number. The format for the SMS is as follows:

"Block<space>last 4-digit of card number” and send it to 567676

Eg: Send BLOCK <Last 4 digits of your card number> to 567676 from your registered mobile number.

How to Block the SBI Debit Card through Internet Banking?

SBI’s internet banking services can also be used to block a debit card that is lost or stolen. The following are the steps to block a debit card online:

Step1: Login to the SBI internet banking website.

Step2: Click on the ‘e-Services’ tab on the dashboard.

Step 3: Select ‘ATM Card Services’, then ‘Block ATM Card’ from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Choose the ATM card you wish to block.

Step 5: Select the reason for blocking (lost or stolen) and click ‘Submit’.

Step 6: Choose OTP as the authentication method, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and click ‘Confirm’.

Step 7: A ticket number will be sent to you for future reference once the card is successfully blocked.

How to Block SBI ATM Card Using the YONO App?

  1. First, log in to the "SBI YONO" app.
  1. Go to the "Accounts" section.
  1. Click on "My Debit Cards."
  1. Select your account number, and the card will appear on the screen.
  1. Then, click on "Block Card".
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FAQs on SBI ATM Card Block

  • How can I block my SBI Card by SMS?

    Customers can block their SBI ATM/Debit card by sending an SMS in this format: "Block<space>last 4-digit of card number” to 567676.

  • How to block SBI Debit card online?

    Visit the official SBI website and log in with your credentials, then Go to the "e-Services" tab and Select "ATM Card Services." Now, Choose the card you want to block.

  • How to unblock my SBI ATM debit card?

    You can unblock your ATM card by visiting the nearest SBI branch and submitting the required updated KYC documents.

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