Codes to Block/Deactivate your ATM CARDS if Lost or Stolen.
An ATM card is an AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE card that is mostly used to make withdrawals and payments across various platforms.
The ATM card contains vital information’s like the 16-digit unique Card number, the 3-digit authorization code called the CVV and when these details are in the wrong hands with a knowledge of your highly confidential 4-digit transaction pin, things could go haywire real fast.
In cases where you either misplaced your Debit card or it was stolen there are codes that when properly used(dialed) via a registered mobile number you used during account opening or you submitted to your bank and is recognized by your bank as your mobile number, your debit card will be blocked to prevent suspicious, malicious or even criminal activities in your account.
Why do you need Codes to Block/Deactivate your ATM CARDS if Lost or Stolen.
Scammers, internet thieves and have been able to device technologies that would enable them break down tough security walls when very vital information wrongly gets into their hands and they are everywhere looking for individuals who have misplaced their valid bank cards and other necessary information.
If in any case your card gets missing and you do not want them to get into the wrong hands these codes are your go to codes to either temporarily bar any transaction in your bank account or completely deactivate/Block the validity of your ATM cards.
Some of these codes will be sent as text messages others just as swift dials others are phone numbers you’ll call and a representative will respond to you immediately.
Sometimes, your NUBAN(your 10 digit account number) will be requested and you should do well to provide it and at times, you will have to download the bank’s mobile app, carry out necessary registration and lay your Complaints ALL UNDER 24 HOURS.
Take note, wherever you find the NUBAN,replace it with your account number.
•First Bank customers: text BLOCK to 30012.
•Zenith Bank customers: via your mobile banking app by following some steps:
°Click on Sign in
°select cards
°click on the type of card you want to deactivate and follow the steps shown.
•For GTBANK customers: send HOTLIST NUBAN to 08076665555. NUBAN is your 10 digit account number.
•For Fidelity Bank customers: dial *770*911#
Follow the prompts displayed.
•for Stanbic IBTC Bank customers: dial *909#
Select “My Bank”
Select “service Request”
Select “Block Card”
Or simply text your NUBAN to 30909.
•for Union Bank customers: Text BLOCK CARD NUBAN to 20123.
•for Access Bank customers: this can be done via the bank app or simply contact 1.800.558.3424
•For FCMB customers: Dial *329#
Select “8 self services”
Select “4 Block Card”
Complete the process.
•For Sterling Bank customers: contact their customer care by calling 070078375464 or reach out to them via email at [email protected]
•for Wema Bank customers :you can do this via the mobile app or text CARD ATM OFF to 33352.
•for Unity Bank customers: call 07080666000 or 07057323226
•for Keystone Bank customers:Call 070020003000
•for UBA customers:*919*10#
