To activate the SBI debit card, you will need these things done first:
Activate SBI debit card Online
You can activate your SBI debit card online through the OnlineSBI portal. ALSO READ: How to change the name in PAN Card Online (Using Different Documents) ALSO READ: How to check SBI, IDFC, Axis, ICICI, and HDFC FASTag Balance
Activate SBI debit card via call
You can also generate your SBI debit card PIN by calling the customer care helpline number, which is toll-free.
Activate SBI debit card via SMS
You can also generate the SBI card PIN by sending a message from your registered mobile number.
Activate the debit card by visiting an SBI ATM
Since both of the steps above require you to visit an ATM anyways, you can skip both of these steps and directly visit an SBI ATM.
General Queries
ALSO READ: How to get a Zee5 Subscription for free in India ALSO READ: How to get a Sony LIV Premium subscription for free in India Why can’t I use my SBI debit card for online purchases after activation? This is because as of October 2020, the Reserve Bank of India has mandated that all banks will have to ship new debit cards with e-commerce transactions disabled to prevent fraud and misuse of cards. You can easily activate it by sending an SMS. Here is the format: SMS “SWON ECOM 1234” to 09223966666 (1234 are the last four digits of your card). Can my debit card be used for international transactions? It depends on the card you have chosen. As of this writing, only SBI Global International card, SBI Platinum International card, SBI Gold International card, and sbiINTOUCH debit cards can be used for international transactions.
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