There are many ways to activate Debit Card.

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New Delhi:

Debit card is the best banking tool to make your transaction safe and secure.

It completes your transaction within minutes.

If you have opened a new account in the bank or have applied for a new debit card, then you have to activate it before using it.

Debit card can be activated in three ways.

So let us tell you today how to activate debit card and simple and easy steps.

How to Activate Debit Card?

There are several ways to activate the debit card.

Every method is very convenient and easy.

If you want, you can activate your new Debit Card PIN through SMS sitting at home, apart from this you can easily generate PIN by visiting ATM or through Internet Banking.

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How to Activate New Card through ATM?

  You can follow these steps to get your new card through ATM-

  • Open the envelope sent by the bank.

    In this, your four-digit PIN and debit card are there.

  • Insert debit card in ATM.

  • An ATM number is given in the debit card given by the bank, fill it. 

  • Now in the next step input the ATM PIN.

  • Create a new ATM PIN

  • Follow the instructions on the machine to enter your new ATM PIN.

How to activate your debit card contactless?

You can also activate your debit card digitally.

To do this follow these steps:

  • You can also activate your debit card very easily through internet banking.

    For this, you have to log in with Internet Banking. 

  • In Gateway, go to the 'Debit Card' section. 

  • Then, choose either "Generate PIN" or "Create PIN" from the drop-down menu. 

  • When you select the option, the website will guide you on how to register your debit card.

  • Activate your debit card online by following the instructions on the ATM screen. 

If you are not getting the option to activate your debit card online, then call the customer care number of your bank.

In case the bank does not provide online service, the representative will tell you how you can activate your card offline.

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How to Activate Debit Card through Phone Banking?

To activate your Debit Card through Mobile Banking, you need to follow these steps:

  • Call your bank's phone banking number.

  • Talk to your bank's customer service executive.

  • Once connected, follow the instructions given to you during the phone call to activate your debit card.

Some banks send OTP to the registered mobile number of the customers for verification and activation of the debit card.

So, while activating your debit card, keep your phone along with the mobile number registered with you. 


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